How to Restore a Whiteboard
Clean you erasers of as much marker dust as possible by brushing, beating, and vacuuming., Erase the whiteboard with your dry eraser., Clean the whiteboard with a whiteboard cleaner and paper towel., Spray the whiteboard with WD-40, using a light...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean you erasers of as much marker dust as possible by brushing
A lot of cleaning problems actually start with a dirty eraser.
Be sure to beat them out, and take a vacuum hose to it as well to get as much dust out as possible.
Your eraser will suddenly be much more effective., Get off as much as you can using this method, but don't sweat it if there are still marks.
You simply want to get as much off as possible. , If you can't get ahold of whiteboard cleaner, just use a damp cloth.
Don't substitute in other cleaners, as many of them will simply strip off more of the essential coating that allows you to erase the markers.
Keep wiping down the board with your clean towel until it no longer picks up dirt and dust.
Always use gentle, soft towels or paper towels.
Never use abrasive pads or scrubbers! , WD-40 is a light oil that will keep the board slick.
This allows you to write on it without the ink drying into the board and leaving permanent marks.
While it may make the board a bit slippery, it will be usable., When done, dry everything with a paper towel.
The board should feel a little slick with the oil, but it should not be pooling up anywhere or visible.
Wipe in a circular motion to ensure the whole board is evenly coated. , Make a few marks with a dry erase maker, then wait 10-15 minutes before trying to erase.
If you did it all successfully, and the board isn't behind repair, the marker should wipe off easily even after all of this time to dry. -
Step 2: beating
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Step 3: and vacuuming.
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Step 4: Erase the whiteboard with your dry eraser.
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Step 5: Clean the whiteboard with a whiteboard cleaner and paper towel.
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Step 6: Spray the whiteboard with WD-40
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Step 7: using a light misting over the whole board.
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Step 8: Wipe the WD-40 clean with a fresh rag
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Step 9: spreading across the entire surface.
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Step 10: Test the marker on a small corner of the board.
Detailed Guide
A lot of cleaning problems actually start with a dirty eraser.
Be sure to beat them out, and take a vacuum hose to it as well to get as much dust out as possible.
Your eraser will suddenly be much more effective., Get off as much as you can using this method, but don't sweat it if there are still marks.
You simply want to get as much off as possible. , If you can't get ahold of whiteboard cleaner, just use a damp cloth.
Don't substitute in other cleaners, as many of them will simply strip off more of the essential coating that allows you to erase the markers.
Keep wiping down the board with your clean towel until it no longer picks up dirt and dust.
Always use gentle, soft towels or paper towels.
Never use abrasive pads or scrubbers! , WD-40 is a light oil that will keep the board slick.
This allows you to write on it without the ink drying into the board and leaving permanent marks.
While it may make the board a bit slippery, it will be usable., When done, dry everything with a paper towel.
The board should feel a little slick with the oil, but it should not be pooling up anywhere or visible.
Wipe in a circular motion to ensure the whole board is evenly coated. , Make a few marks with a dry erase maker, then wait 10-15 minutes before trying to erase.
If you did it all successfully, and the board isn't behind repair, the marker should wipe off easily even after all of this time to dry.
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