How to Remove Old Ink on a Whiteboard

You can remove old ink stains from whiteboards with a variety of safe, non-abrasive household items. There are many products in the kitchen cabinet or in the bathtub that can help clean the most stubborn ink stains. This job can be very simple, even you do not need to spend a lot of effort.

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Try hydrogen peroxide. Pour some hydrogen peroxide directly onto the old ink stain. Use a rag or paper towel to wipe away the hydrogen peroxide. You can use a clean rag or paper towel to rub it again to completely remove the ink stain.

Use rubbing alcohol. Apply rubbing alcohol to the sponge and rub it over the ink stain. Use a clean, dry rag to dry the board. Use 99% or 90% isopropyl alcohol cleaner for best results. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Pour rubbing alcohol onto a paper towel and rub it over the old ink stain.
Many hand sanitizers contain rubbing alcohol. You can rub it directly on the ink stain and wipe the board clean.
For stubborn ink stains, you should put a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on the ink stain and rub it with your fingers. Use enough alcohol to form a thin layer. Wait a few seconds before drying.

Michelle Driscpl, MPH

House cleaning specialist

Michelle Driscpl is the owner of Mulberry Maids in North Cporado. Driscpl received his Master’s degree in Public Health from the Cporado School of Public Health in 2016.

Michelle Driscpl, MPH
House cleaning specialist

“Cleansing alcohol or hand sanitizer can be used to remove permanent ink stains from whiteboards,” says Michelle Driscpl, a cleaning expert .

Use a marker pen to paint over the old ink stain. You can use the marker pen to slowly and carefully paint over the ink stains you want to erase. Bold palette pens will have the best results. You may have to repeat this step several times. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Erase the pen strokes you just drew as usual.
This works best when you want to remove indelible marker ink on the whiteboard.

Apply colorless shoe polish. You can rub colorless shoe polish on old ink stains. Use a clean rag to wipe the shoe polish. Shoe polish will help keep the surface of the board as smooth as new. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Use detergent in the bathroom

Use toothpaste. Rub white toothpaste on the ink stains on the board. Clean. Toothpaste contains a very mild water-soluble abrasive. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

This method also helps to remove indelible markers on smooth, non-porous surfaces.
Any brand will work.

Use hairspray. Spray a thin layer of hairspray on the old ink stain. Wait a few minutes for it to soak in, then wipe it off with a towel or cotton cloth. Use soap and water to clean any remaining stains.

You can also clean up old ink stains with a deodorant spray.

Try a pain reliever massage cream. You can clean up old ink stains with a pain reliever like Ben-Gay. Massage cream is less abrasive than toothpaste and contains alcohol, so it is a very effective cleaner. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Clean the ink stain with acetone (nail polish remover). Pour plenty of acetone onto a sponge or paper towel. Wipe an area on the board. Use a new tissue and add acetone to wipe the area again. Wipe the board clean with a dry paper towel.

Acetone is flammable. You need to dispose of acetone-soaked tissues properly.

Sprinkle cleaning powder on the ink stain. Bathroom cleaners like Comet or Ajax can easily remove markers. You just sprinkle a little on a damp sponge and rub it on the board. Wipe the board with a wet rag or paper towel after scrubbing is complete.

Use kitchen and garage products

Use vinegar and water. Make a cleaning solution with vinegar and water. Wipe or spray the solution onto the old ink stain, then wipe the board with a clean paper towel. ^{[6] X Research Source}

The ratio of this solution is 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vinegar and 240 ml of water.

Mix baking soda and water into a paste. Add a small amount of water to the baking soda. Rub the mixture over the old ink stains on the board. Wipe the mixture off with a damp rag or paper towel. This mixture is used to clean non-erasable brushes very effectively.

Use coffee grounds to rub on old ink stains. You can rub damp coffee grounds onto the board. Coffee grounds are mildly corrosive and will remove ink stains without damaging the board. Wipe the board thoroughly after using the coffee grounds to make sure the whiteboard doesn’t turn brown. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Spread margarine over old ink stains. Rub the margarine on the board. You’ll notice the butter gradually discoloring the ink, which means it’s working. Use a paper towel to wipe off the butter.

Remember to wipe off the margarine on the board so it doesn’t get slippery when you write.
If the old ink stain has been on the board for more than a year, cover the margarine with cling film and wait 24 hours before wiping it off.

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Use simple solutions

Use detergent in the bathroom

Use kitchen and garage products

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