Make sure you use a clean cloth or eraser; trying to erase markings with a dirty cloth or eraser will just end up making your board even dirtier! You can clean the felt eraser or cloth by running it under cold water until it’s visibly cleaner and then allowing it to air dry.
Be sure to use a non-toxic dry erase board cleaner on your whiteboard, especially if it’s located in a classroom or other environment where young children are exposed to it.
Make sure you read the warnings and precautions on the label of the paint remover or adhesive remover before using it on your dry erase board, especially if children are frequently exposed to the board.
If your board is too large to be rinsed with water, you can alternatively dip a clean cloth in water and use that to “rinse” away the excess cleaner.
For best results, use a solution with at least a 90% isopropyl concentration. 99% is the ideal concentration for use as a dry erase board cleaner. Solutions with 70% concentrations will also work, although they will be less effective than solutions with higher concentrations.
Avoid wiping the board in straight lines, as this will only push marker residue to the different edges of the dry erase board and make it harder for you to clean it in the long run. Make sure you remove all Windex residue from the board after you’ve cleaned it. Rinse the board in cold water or use a clean wet cloth to wipe away the excess Windex. Any leftover Windex will make it difficult for you to write on the board in the future.
You can also use a soft dry cloth to remove the hand sanitizer. There’s no 1 brand of hand sanitizer that works best on dry erase boards; any cheap brand will do!
Note that you may have to vigorously scrub the board with the baby wipe in order to remove more difficult marks and stains.
For best results, use ordinary white toothpaste to clean your board. You can also use this method to remove permanent marker from your dry erase board and to clean other non-porous surfaces.
You can use a paper towel or cloth to dry the board after you’ve cleaned it, although it’s also fine for you to let it air dry. There’s no set amount of baking soda you should mix with the water; simply continually mix small amounts of baking soda into a bowl or glass of water until it forms into a thick paste.
If you only want to clean a small part of your dry erase board, you might want to consider simply using a cotton ball instead of a cloth.
Make sure that your board isn’t made of a substance, such as porcelain, that will be harmed by abrasive compounds in the cleaner fluid.
