No, this I do know. I've used the Magic Eraser product repeatedly, and it definitely works solely through solvent action -- not abrasion.
On Mar 25, 11:09 am, Cyrus Griffin <callmemrp...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm pretty sure they work simply by using a very fine grit, so they're > like sand paper. I've never seen any warnings on the box, so I think > whoever told you that may be mistaken. Maybe there are some brands > that do use chemicals... I think the Scotch ones are best, they have a > blue side for wiping off the grit left by the white sanding side. > > Cyrus Griffin > -------------------- > Hobbittech.com Mac Specialist - Low Cost Mac Services in AZ > > On Mar 24, 2009, at 2:55 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: > > > We buy cleaning supplies at a place here in town and they told us > > that there are harsh chemicals in the foam erasers that give them > > their cleaning power. It really isn't good for you hands. > > -Jonas > > > On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 9:46 PM, Cyrus Griffin > > <callmemrp...@gmail.com> wrote: > > It's true! They also are great for taking scuff marks off Macs. (But > > not with smooth plastics, like the iMacs) I use them all the time, > > never use gloves.... not sure why you would need to. It might not > > work very well on cement, however, which is what I believe he was > > trying to remove the stain from... You could sure try, however! > > > Cyrus Griffin > > -------------------- > > Hobbittech.com Mac Specialist - Low Cost Mac Services in AZ > > > On Mar 23, 2009, at 1:53 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: > > >> Try Mr. Clean Magic Foam Erasers. Those things clean everything up. > >> Just make sure you use rubber gloves. > >> -Jonas > > >> On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Steve R <mailing.lists.2...@gmail.com > >> > wrote: > > >> At 7:49 AM -0700 3/23/09, Mel posted: > >> Is this product sold in the states (USA)? The link shows only > >> Canadian stores. > > >> Mel > > >> solution with australian tea tree oil in it -- Home Hardware's Natura > >> spray cleaner -- and discovered that the day old coffee stain wasn't > >> the only thing it wiped from the desk. The set-in ink stain > >> disappeared too. > > >> <<http://www.homehardware.ca/Products/index/show/product/I4580929/name/... > >> >http://www.homehardware.ca/Products/index/show/product/I4580929/name/... > > >> I'm sure the reason the cleaner works is because of the main > >> ingredient, australian tee tree oil, so I'd imagine similar products > >> are being sold in the US. (I've also found it works great on shower > >> enclosures and glass, lime scale and removing coffee stains from a > >> rug. It 'almost' removed black marker and probably will next time > >> around or if I can find someone who hasn't torn both rotator cuffs to > >> do the scrubbing.) My sister's friend turned me on to it because the > >> strokes have lessened my strength and I needed a stronger cleaner. > > >> Steve R --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
