WhiteBoard

= Stubborn Stains On Your Whiteboard? =

Whiteboards have become a welcome replacement for the chalkboard. Free of the dust and maintenance issues involving the typical chalkboard, the whiteboard offers easy cleaning with a bright selection of markers to enhance your message. Even the toughest stains can be removed from your whiteboard by following simple steps that will leave it perfect for your n  ext presentation. But if you have ever left that "agenda" or "bell ringer" up too long you might find that it leaves a ghost image on the whiteboard. Perhaps the tips below will help to keep your whiteboard clean or at least cleaner.  ** Step #1 - **  Dampen a clean, white paper towel or old dish towels with isopropyl alcohol or... I find that the gel hand sanitzers work well too. Only pour a small amount of the isopropyl alcohol or gel onto the towel, as you will want to use it sparingly. Too much can dull the surface of the whiteboard.  ** Step #2 - **  Gently rub the paper towel over the surface of the whiteboard to remove the marker stains. Flip the paper towel over, and add another small amount of the isopropyl alcohol to the other side if it starts to become dirty. Repeat the process using as many paper towels or corner of dish towel as necessary to remove the stains. Always work with a clean paper towel to avoid further smudging of the whiteboard with the old ink.  ** Step #3 - **  Dry the whiteboard thoroughly with another clean towel. Any left over alcohol that is left on the whiteboard will dull it, so be sure to remove all traces.  ** Step #4 - **  Apply a small amount of wax to the whiteboard. Any type of basic car wax will do, but you only need to use a little. With a clean paper towel, take a small amount, and spread over the entire surface of the whiteboard. EXPO spray cleaner has a small amount of waxy substance that adds to each cleaning. I like Expo better than the brand the school purchases.  Step #5 -   Buff the whiteboard with a soft cloth to ensure a slick surface for future use. Working in circular motions, wipe the cloth over the whiteboard to remove any excess wax. The goal is to achieve a shiny, glass like finish, without any excess wax remaining.  Step #6 -   Write on the whiteboard as usual with dry erase markers, and remember to wipe the surface as soon as possible with a clean towel, following every use. Follow the steps above once a month, after heavy use, and whenever staining becomes a problem.

// For super stubborn stains you can try nail polish remover __without__ acetone but remember to polish the board after this application as the remover may dull the surface. If you do a basic cleaning of your whiteboard daily it should stay white for many years. //

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