How to Clean the Whiteboard

Whiteboard is an essential product in many workplaces, but after a period of regular use, lines and ink stains will stick to the surface of the board, making you no longer want to clean it. However, getting the whiteboard to look like new is also quite simple, and you only need a cleaning product like soap or alcohol and a clean cloth. As long as whiteboards are cleaned regularly, they will last longer and you can take notes, give presentations and communicate from this handy and erasable tool.

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Remove stubborn stains and indelible marker ink

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Overwrite smudges with an erasable marker. Indelible pens and markers will leave permanent marks on the whiteboard and can be very difficult to remove. Even erasable marker ink can stain the board over time. To remove such stains, start by overwriting the stains with an erasable marker. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Allow the ink stain to dry. You should only wait for a few seconds. Then, wipe away the ink stains with a rag or whiteboard eraser.

Wet ink stains will cause old ink to bleed and come off the board, so when erasing erasable ink stains, those that cannot be erased will fade as well.

Repeat the operation if necessary. For stubborn stains and indelible ink marks, repeat the cleaning process. Overwrite the ink stains with erasable ink, allow to dry, and then clean the board with a rag or eraser.

Clean and wipe the board. Once indelible stains or ink stains have been removed, clean the board to remove any remaining marks. Moisten the rag with detergent and vigorously wipe the board with a damp rag. Wipe off any remaining cleaning solution and allow the board to dry. Some commonly used cleaners for whiteboards are: ^{[2] X Research Source}

Isopropyl alcohol (also called rubbing alcohol)
Antibacterial hand sanitizer
Acetone or nail polish remover that contains acetone
Mix water with a few drops of soap.
Orange cleaners (like Goo Gone and Fantastik)
Glass cleaner water
Baby wet wipes
Pam spray cooking oil or other spray cooking oils
Solution for use after shaving
Whiteboard cleaner like Expo, Sputions MB, or Quartet

Perform daily cleaning

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Clean the board every one to two days. Start cleaning with a whiteboard eraser and new ink stains should be removed, as long as they don’t stay there for more than a day or two. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Wipe the board thoroughly with a wet solution. Moisten a rag or board sponge with your favorite cleaning solution. Make sure you are in a well-ventilated area if you intend to use harsh chemicals. Use a rag to apply the cleaning solution to the whiteboard and wipe vigorously. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Clean and dry the board. Once the ink stain has been removed, rinse the rag or board sponge with clean water to remove the cleaning solution. Wring out the rag and use this damp rag to wipe across the whiteboard. This will remove any remaining cleaning solution. Then, dry the board with a clean, dry rag.

Advice

Avoid smudges by using pens designed for whiteboards. Also, don’t let ink stains stay on the whiteboard for more than a few days. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Warning

Some people recommend cleaning agents such as toothpaste, coffee or baking soda to clean whiteboards, however these are corrosive and can scratch the surface of the board. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Steps

Remove stubborn stains and indelible marker ink

Perform daily cleaning

Advice

Warning

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