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Have you ever put something down on a dry erase board but realized too late you wrote it in permanent marker? Don't worry—it's a common mistake and it’s really easy to clean off. Keep reading for all the items you might have at home that can remove that stubborn permanent marker!
Things You Should Know
- Wet the area with 70% isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe with a soft cloth until you lift the stain.
- Spray glass cleaner on the whiteboard, wait a few seconds, and wipe with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
- Moisten a microfiber cloth with distilled white vinegar and gently wipe the whiteboard to remove permanent marker.
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionAre magic erasers abrasive?Eduardo PeraltaEduardo Peralta is a House Cleaning Specialist and the Manager of Best Maid House Cleaning based in San Jose, California. With over five years of experience, Eduardo and the Best Maid House Cleaning team specialize in home deep-cleaning, post-construction cleaning, and green and eco-friendly cleaning services. Best Maid House Cleaning is fully licensed and insured.
House Cleaning SpecialistYes, they are! Be careful when using them on your white board, giving it only a light scrub with water or another cleaning solution.
Tips
- Baby oil could help you get Sharpie off of a whiteboard.Thanks
- Try using a pencil eraser to remove permanent marker from your dry erase board.Thanks
Warnings
- Avoid using abrasive cleaners, such as scouring powders or baking soda, since they could damage the whiteboard surface and make marks harder to remove later on.[12]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://choosemarker.com/use-windex-to-clean-whiteboard/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGEZOfEIgYE
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGEZOfEIgYE
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGEZOfEIgYE
- ↑ https://visualedgesb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HOW-TO-ERASE-OLD-MARKS-OFF-A-DRY-ERASE-WHITE-BOARD-11.pdf
- ↑ https://visualedgesb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HOW-TO-ERASE-OLD-MARKS-OFF-A-DRY-ERASE-WHITE-BOARD-11.pdf
- ↑ Eduardo Peralta. House Cleaning Specialist. Expert Interview. 29 October 2021.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGEZOfEIgYE
- ↑ https://static.globalindustrial.com/products/pdf/4818-allied-plastics-co-inc/277095.pdf
- ↑ https://visualedgesb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HOW-TO-ERASE-OLD-MARKS-OFF-A-DRY-ERASE-WHITE-BOARD-11.pdf
- ↑ Eduardo Peralta. House Cleaning Specialist. Expert Interview. 29 October 2021.
- ↑ https://visualedgesb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HOW-TO-ERASE-OLD-MARKS-OFF-A-DRY-ERASE-WHITE-BOARD-11.pdf
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