Re: cleaning white markerboards

[Karen Everett <keverett@ESU3.ESU3.K12.NE.US>]

Alcohol also works well for the permanent marks.

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On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Jody Gerlock wrote:

> Sorry to post to the whole list, but I deleted the original request from
> someone who'd had a teacher write on a markerboard with permanent marker.
> (And I'm too lazy this morning to go to the archives to find the post! ;-)
>
>
> Anyway, I just got a melamine markerboard and it came with a bunch of
> instructions for how to clean it in various situations. Maybe some others
> can benefit from this. It was manufactured by Vecchio Mfg. of Illinois.
>
> Instructions for use and care of porcelain and melamine markerboards
> include:
>
> Wash with clear water using a clean, soft cloth.
> Remove stubborn dirt or stains with a mild liquid detergent, or a very
> mild powdered hand soap, such as
>         automatic dishwasher soap. They recommend "Cascade."
> Rinse with clear water and let surface dry (don't dry with cloth or
> sponge).
> If an oil base marker is used instead of the waterbase pen (dry-wipe) use
> a mild solution of bleach and water
>         to wipe off. Let air dry.
> If a permanent marker is used, many times it may be removed by going over
> the marks with a dry wipe marker.
> For occasional cleaning use a non-oil base cleaner such as Glass Plus.
>
> Hope this'll help!
> Jody
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