Cleaning a Dry Erase Board

Non-Permanent Marker

To avoid having significant problems with cleaning dry erase boards, you should always use non-permanent markers. Because non-permanent markers are what dry erase boards are designed for, all it takes to remove this kind of ink is dry cloth. For markings that have been left on the board for more than a day or two, you might have to use a cloth dampened with warm water.

Permanent Marker

The most likely problem one will face with cleaning a dry erase board is the accidental use of a permanent marker. The most reliable means of removing permanent marker from a dry erase board is to use rubbing alcohol. A less reliable, but often just as effective method is to soak your cloth in Coca-Cola. Coke has been used by people to clean oily buildup from a car engine, so it's not hard to imagine how successful it can be at cleaning off ink.

The Dry Eraser Trick

One method for cleaning off permanent marker writing or dry erase writing that has been allowed to fade into the dry erase board is to write over what already exists on the board with fresh dry erase marker. Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds, and then use a standard dry erase or a cloth and watch as what lies beneath comes right off.

Adhesive

Some people use dry erase boards as bulletin board and attach sticky notes or tape to attach items. If the item is placed onto the dry erase board for a short period of time, this usually won't present a problem, but after sitting there for days or weeks before removal, part of the adhesive often gets left behind. The easiest way to remedy this situation is to create a solution of one part vinegar and one part water and use a cloth to rub the adhesive away.

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