Pony cleaning materials in different countires

[pony_magick]

Is Vanish oxy the same as napisan? (this product: http://www.vanish.co.nz/products?gclid=CJerzrnit8ICFUQIvAodfRAAlg)I think they changed their name a few years ago...

Just googled melamine sponge and it seems to be the type of sponge and Mr Clean magic erasers are a brand of that type, if that makes sense?

[Stormness_1]

Actually, yes, come to think of it, I think it is napisan now... I just buy the pink canister, I don't really look because it's something I buy pretty frequently!

I was at wits end trying to find a magic eraser here, and then found some seconds stock at a pop-up bulk warehouse type store, and it said it was a melamine sponge - so now I can get them from wherever, I've seen them in the cheap shops (bargain city/the reject shop), Daiso, Harris Scarffe, even supermarkets on occasion. They're sometimes called a magic sponge, magic block, etc... or just melamine sponge - in Daiso they come cut up in different sizes in bags, which is convenient, because I do that anyway.

[pony_magick]

I hate when products change their name!! Thanks for that confirmation, I'll update the list.

[hathorcat]

I've update the first post with the info so far, thanks guys!!! Please keep them coming.

Cat - what would you use sugar soap for with ponies? I've only even used to clean out cupboards before/after moving houses.

We have Fairy here

And sugarsoap is awesome for deflocking but also amazing at shifting stubborn stains It gets right into the plastic pores - a soak and a scrub. Something else I find effective is Cif (or Jif) depending on where you are in the world.

[Mirnyj]

I've never hard of sugar soap before!  If someone wants to add Vileda Miraclean to the list of "magic erasers", that's what I have at home right now.

[pony_magick]

Can you soak ponies in sugar soap with their hair on? The dye doesn't run or anything? I might have to try this... the few very dirty ponies I have that need to be cleaned up before sale.

I'm totally loving the sharing we have going on here!!  I'm learning so much stuff about cleaning ponies with items that I have at home already!! No more having to search through supermarkets or other shops trying to find a brand that doesn't exist in my country!! 

[hathorcat]

Its like any other soaking agent - try and avoid neon colours and those which are not colour fast. Although I simply cover hair in vaseline and wrap in clingfilm when soaking them in anything. Its a little extra work to get the hair clean again but it works to protect it.

[pony_magick]

Brilliant!!! I haven't had much practical experience with cleaning ponies other than a slight scrub with soap and water and cleaning hair but I have read a lot but I don't think I've seen or remembered that bit of advise. Thanks for the contributions!

[The Little White Horse]

*stalks thread*

I'm in France and have yet to find anything wonderful to clean my dear ponies with. :/ I'm so scared of damaging them.

[pony_magick]

^ I hope this thread can help you find cleaning products in your area. May I suggest trying to look for some of the products listed as being found in UK/Europe when you're next in the supermarket- you might have some luck. If not I'm sure someone else in France will come by soon and update our list with more products.

[The Little White Horse]

I've noted them down and that's what I plan to do next time I go to a big supermarket. Fingers crossed I'll find something.

And if I manage to find a French equivalent (maybe?) I'll come here and post it. ^^

Post Merge: December 10, 2014, 12:16:55 PM

I was wondering, I think "Mr. Propre Gomme Magique"  could be the French name of "Mr Clean Magic Erasers".

If that's the case, do they work well on ponies? What do you use them for, pen marks, muck, sticky fingers marks, etc... ?

[June]

I was wondering, I think "Mr. Propre Gomme Magique"  could be the French name of "Mr Clean Magic Erasers".

That should be it because as far as I know Mr Proper is European version of Mr Clean

[FarDreamer]

This is lovely!  I'll add it to the site.  Dont be suprised if it takes me awhile to get to it.  I've been so busy at work that I haven't done anything pony related in months.  I have a couple of weeks off over Christmas so I'm hoping to do some updates then.       

[pony_magick]

Giving this a bump and adding baby wipes to the list. They're good for general cleaning and you can rub quite hard over paint and the paint will stay. I generally use a good brand (huggies) and use the sensitive no sent type. I've just used them to take 20+ year make up off ponies with no trouble.

[Juliepants]

Ooh good idea ponymagick, I'm going to try that!!

Jules x