How to Restore a Whiteboard

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Clean you erasers of as much marker dust as possible by brushing, beating, and vacuuming.. Erase the whiteboard with your dry eraser.. Clean the whiteboard with a whiteboard cleaner and paper towel.

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Clean you erasers of as much marker dust as possible by brushing, beating, and v

Step 1

Clean you erasers of as much marker dust as possible by brushing, beating, and vacuuming.

2

Erase the whiteboard with your dry eraser.

Step 2

Erase the whiteboard with your dry eraser.

3

Clean the whiteboard with a whiteboard cleaner and paper towel.

Step 3

Clean the whiteboard with a whiteboard cleaner and paper towel.

4

Spray the whiteboard with WD-40, using a light misting over the whole board.

Step 4

Spray the whiteboard with WD-40, using a light misting over the whole board.

5

Wipe the WD-40 clean with a fresh rag, spreading across the entire surface.

Step 5

Wipe the WD-40 clean with a fresh rag, spreading across the entire surface.

6

Test the marker on a small corner of the board.

Step 6

Test the marker on a small corner of the board.

7

Never use abrasive or scratching motions to clean a whiteboard.

Step 7

Never use abrasive or scratching motions to clean a whiteboard.

8

Use whiteboard cleaner and a dry towel at the end of every week to keep the boar

Step 8

Use whiteboard cleaner and a dry towel at the end of every week to keep the board clean.

9

Remove "ghost marks" or permanent marker by completely covering the board in bla

Step 9

Remove "ghost marks" or permanent marker by completely covering the board in black dry-erase marker, then erasing it quickly The wet marker actually has chemicals that keep the ink fluid, which will temporarily loosen the ghost marks or permanent marker.

10

Never use degreasers, soap, or cleaners not specifically formulated for dry-eras

Step 10

Never use degreasers, soap, or cleaners not specifically formulated for dry-erase boards.

11

Always dry off a board after wiping it clean with a wet rag.

Step 11

Always dry off a board after wiping it clean with a wet rag.

12

Clean the dry eraser regularly to prevent build up of dust and marker residue.

Step 12

Clean the dry eraser regularly to prevent build up of dust and marker residue.

13

Know that restoration will only work so many times before you need a new board.

Step 13

Know that restoration will only work so many times before you need a new board.

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