Sue asked: How do I clean permanent marker off a dry erase board? At work, we have a dry erase board to post arrival and departure times of managers. One of our well-intentioned team members used a permanent marker on the board instead of a dry erase marker. Now we can’t erase the permanent marker words.
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Silicone is a substance that requires a removal product designed specifically for this purpose. Once you have chosen a removal product, follow these guidelines for successful removal.
Dry Erase Marker Method
You Will Need:
- Dry erase markers
- Dry erase eraser
Steps to Remove the Marker:
- The easiest way to remove the permanent marker is fight marker with marker.
- Use a dry erase marker to draw over the permanent marker.
- Cover it completely by coloring a solid color block over the permanent area.
- Erase with a dry erase eraser while the ink is still damp.
- Repeat if necessary.
Alcohol Method
You Will Need:
- Rubbing alcohol
- Hand sanitizer
- Soft cloths
Steps to Remove the Marker:
- Rubbing alcohol is another remover that will take the ink off.
- Moisten a soft cloth with some rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
- Rub it over the permanent marker.
- Repeat until the ink is removed.
Additional Tips and Advice
- Some have found Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Windex and nail polish remover effective in removing the ink as well.
- Be careful if using abrasive cleaners as they can remove the finish of the board which will lead to easier staining in the future.
- If the finish has been compromised, rub a cloth moistened with baby oil over the surface.
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The marker vs. marker method worked like a charm on a two month old Sharpie on our whiteboard! Thanks!
Thank you! Your advice worked like a charm!
The first process worked like a charm! Thank you!
I tried fighting markers with markers and it didn’t work. Although, I left the non-dry erase marker on over night too.
Using nail polish remover worked wonderfully. Thanks for the advise.
The Dry Erase marker method was AMAZING… I can’t believe it worked, but it did.
Works like a dream; just scribble over the permanent marker with a proper whiteboard pen and rub it off after a couple of seconds.
The marker method worked great! I freaked out when my 3-year-old accidentally grabbed a Sharpie and drew all over the whiteboard with it. Thanks for the tips!
I tried all the suggested methods, but it didn’t work. My problem was that the permanent marker had been used on the whiteboard a few days previously.
Finally, my wife tried a bleach and it worked. Hope this helps someone. Of course, you have to be careful with the bleach as it is poisonous and very dangerous to handle with bare hands.
I have VERY IMPORTANT STUFF on my white board and a friend wrote on it as a joke…but with the WRONG MARKER! Didn’t have alcohol. But I did have Calvin Klein cologne that I don’t wear. Ha ha. Poured on a few drops. Lifted it RIGHT UP. Wiped it off with toilet tissue. POW!
THIS WORKED!!!! Amazing!