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Friday, October 9, 2009

Norwex Cleaning Hand Pads (Alternative to Magic Eraser)


The Norwex Micro Cleaning Pad is offered as an alternative to the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and, I suppose, all the competitive products that have been introduced since it came on the market.  But here, I'm going to give you both sides of the story as I know it.

The Norwex Micro Pad is chemical free!  They are also 25x more effective at deep cleaning than just the envirocloth as it is a lightly-abrasive sponge.  As they are chemical free, there is no danger of the micro pad causing abrasions or chemical burns. There are the standard precautions attached to the micro pad that are attached to other like products: 
PLEASE USE CAUTION on painted/wood surfaces, as the pad is abrasive.  

DO NOT USE on auto paint, polished/glossy surfaces, or brushed, satin dark or faux finishes.

Norwex recommends that you cut the micro pad into 4 pieces before using to prolong the life of the pad.

Having used the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for a few years prior to trying the Norwex Micro Pad, I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed in the Micro Pad performance. Accustomed to black marks wiping off the walls with ease; I found that I had to rub quite hard with the micro pad and even introduce some dishwashing detergent into the mix.  I also found that the micro pad broke down easily.

On the other side of the fence:
I have had professional painters tell me that they can identify every area where someone has used a Magic Eraser or similar product to remove a spot off a wall.  Apparently the chemicals soak right through the paint into the gyprock and should be primed before they can re-paint the wall.

Although there are several stories floating around about the harmful chemicals in the Magic Erasers, including Formaldehyde; you can easily do your own research on-line by just calling up "Mr. Clean Magic Erasers".  There are lots of websites available containing information on the subject.  You can  readily obtain the MSDS sheet on the erases by calling up "Magic Eraser MSDS"

So the jury is really out on this one folks and I'd love to hear your comments.  I try to stay chemical free and use the micro pad first.  But when I need power - I still have my Magic Eraser hidden deep in the cupboard under the kitchen sink.  (ssssshhhhhh - its a secret!)

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