Removing Permanent Marker from a Dry-erase Board

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Permanent marker on a dry-erase board! Your [boss|child] grabs a random marker and starts [writing|scribbling]. Now it’s permanently stained! A quick Google rounded up several helpful pages. Some highlights from the most helpful page:

• Toothpaste — this is what I used, and it worked like a charm. The permanent marker was set, too, brother.
• Dry erase marker — unbelievably, this is a neat trick. However, it still leaves a residue behind. The toothpaste removed all trace.
• WD-40 — untried, although Matushka says this also works for crayons on walls.

Also, keep in mind that window cleaner (like Windex®) is basically the same stuff as “dry erase board cleaner” and cheaper.

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2 Responses to “Removing Permanent Marker from a Dry-erase Board”

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   Philippa Says:
   March 14th, 2009 at 4:57 pm

   And the toothpaste did not scratch the board? Afterall, it is a mild abrasive.

   This is very important info! Thanks for sharing it!

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   Basil Says:
   March 23rd, 2009 at 12:31 pm

   Philippa, the toothpaste did not scratch the surface in any meaningful sense. It pretty much looks like the rest of the board. Excellent question.