Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container. If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol; blot the remaining stain and rinse. Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container. You may also try the following: Use another color dry-erase marker over the stain and wipe off while ink is still wet. Sometimes, using another color marker over the color, lifts the under color when erase.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: If whiteboard surface is porcelain, the dry-erase marker should erase easily. If the whiteboard surface is laminate, use the suggestion provided. NOT RECOMMENDED: Soft Scrub or any abrasive cleaner.
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Cleaning Materials
Whiteboard Cleaner Any Type
All Purpose Cleaner
Rubbing Alcohol
Clorox Cleanup Spray Bottle
Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container. If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse. Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container. You may also try the following: Use another color dry-erase marker over the stain and wipe off while ink is still wet. Sometimes, using another color marker over the color, lifts the under color when erased.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: If whiteboard surface is porcelain, the dry-erase markers should erase easily. If the whiteboard surface is laminated, use the suggestion provided. NOT RECOMMENDED: Soft Scrub or any abrasive cleaner.
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Cleaning Materials
Whiteboard Cleaner Any Type
All Purpose Cleaner
Rubbing Alcohol
Clorox Cleanup Spray Bottle
Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container. If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol; blot the remaining stain and rinse. Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container. -
Cleaning Materials
Whiteboard Cleaner Any Type
All Purpose Cleaner
Rubbing Alcohol
Clorox Cleanup Spray Bottle
Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container. If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol; blot the remaining stain and rinse. Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container. -
Cleaning Materials
Windexreg
Rubbing Alcohol
Fels Naptha Bar Soap
Spray the stained area with window cleaner and wipe off with a paper towel. If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and blot the remaining stain. If stain persists, rub a wet paper towel over Fels Naptha bar soap and apply the lather to the stain, work in a circular motion. Rinse with water. Repeat as needed. -
Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Paper Towels
Mix liquid dish soap and water to dampen a paper towel. Wipe over the stained area. Rinse.
Repeat as needed.