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How do I clean a dry erase board?
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I have the Expo dry erase cleaner but the marker has been on the board for a month about because it is a calender and it is veryyy tough to get off and there is still stains. Any other options?
I have the Expo dry erase cleaner but the marker has been on the board for a month about because it is a calender and it is veryyy tough to get off and there is still stains. Any other options?
8 Comments
November 17th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
simple green & a bit of elbow grease does it!
November 18th, 2009 at 12:47 am
denatured alcohol should clean it very well with out ruining the coating you might ry a small sample area in an corner or something first though
November 18th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Easiest Method
Get a dry erase marker (yes, you make marks to take marks away) and a dry eraser. The darker the color of marker you use, the easier the marks will disappear.
Draw over what you want to erase (make sure you draw slowly to fill it in better).
Erase what you’ve written over as you normally would. Surprise! It erases. This is also a great method when you’ve accidentally used permanent marker instead of dry erase!
Toothpaste Method
The toothpaste method appears to be the leading alternative way for removing dry erase marker. Use ordinary white toothpaste. It contains a very mild abrasive and is water soluble. Plus, it will leave your whiteboard minty fresh! This method will also remove permanent marker marks from most smooth, non-porous surfaces.
Vinegar & Water
Vinegar and Water is the undisputed champion for removing old dry erase marker.
Old Dryer Sheets
Use old dryer sheets on older formulations of dry erase markers. The rough surface and the softener left in the sheet are what’s responsible for removing the marks. New dryer sheets will not work.
November 18th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Try some rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth….
November 18th, 2009 at 2:12 am
Windex
November 18th, 2009 at 3:12 am
☺I have this happen allot. Just use a window cleaner and paper towel, it comes off really easy.☺
November 18th, 2009 at 3:43 am
“magic eraser” and window cleaner. Guaranteed it will work. I use it all the time.
November 18th, 2009 at 4:10 am
I’m assuming you’ve used the dry erase board cleansers you can buy at the store. Try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (WONDERFUL), Windex, or a quick spray of Clorox Clean Up and then wash immediately. My five year old has a huge dry erase board and has marked it with permanent markers from time to time and I can usually get it all with those methods.