Sunday, 12 June 2011

Review and Giveaway: Doktor Power Magic Eraser

Doktor Power Magic Eraser by JML 
"Removes stubborn marks and stains... just like magic"

On first seeing it, I was a little sceptical of The Magic Eraser's claimed results - it just looks like a normal sponge. To use it, you cut off a small amount and run it under the tap to wet it. I was surprised at the results when I gave it a go. I tested it out on purple paint splashes on our bathroom floor from a decorating session a few weeks ago. I'd scrubbed these dried splashes with water initially, to no avail. Using the Magic Eraser, the paint spills were quickly and easily lifted off just with a gentle scrubbing. 

Next I moved onto our front door, we'd used soap and water two months ago to get rid of the layer of grime on it when we moved in. The Magic Eraser polished it up nicely, cleaning more grime off in the process.

Ok now for the real test I thought, the scuffs and marks on our cream dining room wall from when we had our central heating put in recently. This had caused a real mess at the time and I'd used sugar soap to get the worst off before planning to re-paint, which I haven't got around to yet. I really was surprised at the results
using the Magic Eraser - yes it's going to still need re-painting as it couldn't get rid of the burn marks from soldering the pipes, but the Magic Eraser did do a fantastic job removing the scuffs, marks and grubbiness that the sugar soap had left behind, and the wall looks alot cleaner now, ready to be re-painted.

I've also used it to clean off limescale in the bathroom and the kitchen, and to remove a layer of grime on the kitchen window tiles. 

It's funny this post has made my house sound filthy and like I'm a lazy housewife who doesn't do anything! So I just feel the need to clarify that we bought the house a couple of months ago, it needed a lot of tlc, and we've had a lot of work done on it since, and moved into it just a couple of weeks ago, hence why we're still in the process of cleaning it up.

Anyway, back to the Magic Eraser review. Pro's for it are it really does do what it says on the box removing tough stains and marks, it simplifies the housework by not needing various cleaning solutions, and virtually no scrubbing is involved. 

The Doktor Power Magic Eraser is available from JML and costs £4.99.  You can also find JML products in high street retailers, see JML's website for a stockist near you.  

*Giveaway time*

I have three of these from JML to giveaway. To be in with a chance of winning one, all you have to do is leave me a comment below and a way to contact you if you're a winner - either email address or twitter ID.

For an additional entry you can do the following and leave a separate comment below to let me know:

  • Like my facebook page here

  • Like JML's facebook page here

  • Follow me on Twitter @pondering_kate


All entries will go into a draw and 3 winners will be picked randomly on Sunday 26th June at 8pm. 

Terms and conditions:

UK entrants only please
No cash alternative or exchanges to the prize

http://www.loquax.co.uk">Loquax Competitions

AND THE WINNER IS:
Firstly a HUGE thank you to everyone who entered my first giveaway!
It's been lots of fun, and fab to promote a great product from JML.

I've used random.org to generate the 3 winners, I would've liked to have done a screenshot of the 3 numbers that were generated but unfortunately just couldn't figure out how to do that - will have a play for next time! 

Congratulations to the following 3 people who were generated from random.org:
  • Comment number 12: 'Maci234'
  • Comment number 36: googoodoll (Alison Ducky)
  • Comment number 40: Bruce (@essexgirlSE) 
I'll be in touch with the 3 winners to get your postal details so that your prize can be posted out to you.

99 comments:

Claire said...

Have just read your review of the magic eraser cloth-sounds amazing! We have terrible problem with scuffs and marks in our hallway-our whole downstairs is painted cream-you mentioned using sugar soap-being a total novice what is that? X

NVFP said...

Sounds fab! I have entered by doing all of the above! Natasha F-P @loveinthenest :D

Anonymous said...

sounds fab would love to try it in the bathroom, the cleaner i mean lol

kim said...

wow sounds like something i would definately be trying, i have a few projects i could well try it on as other products have failed. Hope i win!

Vanessa (Housewives Inc) said...

Oooh enter me too please! I've seen the Magic Eraser in a number of stores but been nervous to try it. Now I've read your review I feel more confident. Hopefully it will deal with those icky spots you get on frying pan rims ;p

Unknown said...

hmmm will it clean crayon off a painted wall? anyway would love to enter so im following your face book and have liked jmls facebook

Unknown said...

Sounds like something we need for the stubborn stains on the doors. x

Unknown said...

I have 'liked' your Facebook page :) x

Scoob said...

With another baby on the way, anything that makes cleaning my house easier is a must have!!!

And I'm already a 'liker' of your page.

sallyjones1810@yahoo.co.uk

Sally x

Unknown said...

I have also 'liked' JML's Facebook page :)

Unknown said...

I follow you on Twitter @mum2alesha :) x

maci234 said...

liked you on face, followed you and liked jml too

how to remove chewing gum use an ice cube an old favourite

alexstoppard said...

Vinegar in warm water to clean windows and mirrors cc

Nancy Townsend said...

I would love a Magic Eraser. It sounds great.

nancy.townsend1@ntlworld.com

LynneH said...

I've used this before and it really does work.

Preston Precious said...

Sounds just what is needed. We are in the middle of renovating and things get messy very quickly.

simontink said...

this is the answer to all my prayers. if i dont win then i will have to buy one
simontink@aol.com

bev_metallica said...

Ooooh - would love this. Looks awesome.

ammaline said...

My friend has one of these and swears by it. Never tried it myself though.

ammaline said...

Have liked on Facebook and am following on Twitter

@ammalinetheduck

Richard Gallagher said...

Wow what a great idea would love one of these!

laurensam said...

I would love to try this it sounds so good

Isis1981uk said...

Would love to win this as we, too, are cleaning up a property left dirty by the last owners!
@Isis1981uk on Twitter

Isis1981uk said...

Following you on Twitter @Isis1981uk

Anonymous said...

What an awesome product! Following you on twitter @laurajaneseely Thanks for running the comp! :D

Anonymous said...

Also following on FB :)

Anonymous said...

ace

krnries said...

It sounds perfect for a house with small children - like mine!

krnries said...

It sounds perfect for a house with small children - like mine!

ninja-kanga-den said...

This sounds a fab product

Anonymous said...

Would love to try this on taps in my bahthroom.

clairew137@yahoo.co.uk

Anonymous said...

•Like your facebook page - done - claire woods

Anonymous said...

•Like JML's facebook page here - done - claire woods

Anonymous said...

•Follow me on Twitter @pondering_kate - done - @clairew137

googoodoll said...

This sounds like a great product!

googoodoll said...

I've liked your Facebook page. I'm Alison Ducky (Sperry).

googoodoll said...

I already like JML's Facebook page. I'm Alison Ducky (Sperry).

googoodoll said...

I'm now following you on Twitter @googoodoll83.

Janice Taylor said...

Liked you and JML on facebook

have loads of jobs around my home this would be excellent for.

nannyt24@hotmail.com

Bruce said...

liked you and them and following you

sounds a brilliant prize and I'm all up for time saving

thanks for a great comp

@essexgirlSE

relisys222 said...

The magic eraser sounds wonderful ...great review

thanks for the chance to win Xx

@relisys222

relisys222 said...

I`ve liked you on facebook

@relisys222

relisys222 said...

I already like JMLs facebook page

@relisys222

relisys222 said...

I`ve started to follow you on twitter

@relisys222

Thanks for the chance to win Xx

Phyllis and Gerry said...

Love to give this a try

@phyllgerry if lucky enough

Phyllis and Gerry said...

Liked both FB pages (ID Phyllis Ellett)

Following you on twitter with @phyllgerry

Heather said...

Hi, Great product - can't wait to try it.

Julie Barrett said...

sounds a great product, really useful.

I'm following you on twitter @juliebarrett62

Anonymous said...

Just what I need for scuff marks on the cream walls.

Kate said...

If I don't win one I will definately have to buy one.
coldicott761@hotmail.com

Katherine Coldicott said...

Liked facebook
coldicott761@hotmail.com

Ray Brocklesby said...

Comment posted raybrocklesby@gmail.com

tabbaz said...

would so love to really put these to the test - have a list of chores in mind already!

carowood said...

Wow, would like to try this product

Unknown said...

Sounds good! Keeping fingers crossed. :-) @krmshep

Unknown said...

Liked you on Facebook - Kelly Golding

Unknown said...

Liked JML on Facebook - Kelly Golding

Unknown said...

And Followed on Twitter @krmshep

Maya Russell said...

Looks like the erfect eraser for me! @maisietoo

Maya Russell said...

Following on twitter as @maisietoo

Maya Russell said...

Following JML on facebook as Maya Russell
(Twitter: @maisietoo)

Maya Russell said...

Following you on Facebook as Maya Russell (Twitter as @maisietoo)

shell35 said...

Would love to try this - is it too good to be true - I wonder

Anonymous said...

This sounds like my best time saving best friend.

Fantastic for us busy ladies and gentleman.

Dawn Costen said...

Wow that is fantastic..I spent hours the other week getting rid of all the marks on the walls and door frames this would have been so helpful!

@DawnCosten

Dawn Costen said...

Liked your facebook page as Dawnie Cotlin

Dawn Costen said...

Already liked JML facebook page

Dawnie Cotlin

Dawn Costen said...

Following on Twitter as @DawnCosten

annaojbee said...

Sounds great - it would take up much less space under the sink that all the other lotions and potions! FB - annaojbee Twitter - @annaojbee

Angie said...

sounds good count me in!
@angiehoggett

Anonymous said...

Oh, yes please!!! Anything to help with cleaning up after two toddlers leaving mucky fingerprints everywhere, lol!
flo@hotmail.co.uk

Anonymous said...

Me please! @putters_delight

jenifer_pettitt said...

This magic eraser will save me lots of elbow grease

jenifer_pettitt said...

This magic eraser will save me lots of elbow grease

sue said...

I bought some of this when i was selling my house all the stubborn marks come out easily and it save me so much time not having to repaint. Love some more

mellysocks said...

Please enter me in the draw,I could really use one of these!

@mellysocks

suewilly said...

would love a magic eraser. My UPVC window frames are very grubby so this sounds ideal

suewilly said...

forgot to leave a contact method on that last post. I've liked your facebook page @susanwillshee

suewilly said...

and have liked JML's facebook too susanwillshee

suewilly said...

also following you on twitter @susanwillshee

Rachel T said...

Definitely sounds worth a go! Please enter me, my twitter id is @rachelscomps

Rachel T said...

I like your facebook page as Rachel Titley @rachelscomps

Rachel T said...

I like JML's Facebook Page as Rachel Titley, @rachelscomps

Rachel T said...

I am following you on Twitter @rachelscomps

Anonymous said...

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEED, WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT ! je.clarke90@ntlworld.com

Christina Cooke said...

Sounds amazing - if I don't win I'll definitely buy one!

Christina Cooke said...

I've liked your Facebook page as Christina Cooke. :)

Christina Cooke said...

I've just liked the JML page as Christina Cooke.

Christina Cooke said...

Following you on Twitter as @chrisandmarkuk

judithsbooks said...

I think I could use one of these. It sounds amazing from your article. @judithsbooks

judithsbooks said...

Liked JML's facebook page.

judithsbooks said...

Liked your facebook page.

judithsbooks said...

Following you on twitter @judithsbooks

Ponderings from the Kitchen said...

Thanks everyone for entering. Comments are now CLOSED and I'll be announcing the winners soon!

Anonymous said...

Sounds amazing! @beachrambler on Twitter

Anonymous said...

I have liked you on Facebook (Hazel Rea) - @beachrambler on Twitter

Anonymous said...

I already like JML on Facebook (Hazel Rea) - @!beachrambler on Twitter

Anonymous said...

I follow you on Twitter - @beachrambler

russell hide said...

looks rather interesting..(russell hide on fb)