5 ways to extend the life of your Whiteboard

Whiteboards are relatively inexpensive, however they’re not commodities. There are a number of simple ways you can maintain your whiteboard to keep its surface as fresh as the day you took it out the box. Here’s out 5 point service plan: When cleaning your dry wipe Whiteboard for the first time, use a cleaning spray and wipe clean with a moistened cloth. These sprays may seem like a con, but they are specially formulated to remove marker pen lines rather than just smear it round the board. They’re also more effective than water because most whiteboard pens are water-resistant. Regular cleaning should be undertaken with a felt eraser or a damp cloth. Clean in slow, circular motions to loosen or remove pen marks. For stubborn marks, don’t push too hard, simply apply some cleaning spray, leave for a moment and then wipe off. If your Whiteboard is used regularly, increase the frequency of your cleaning routine. Likewise, if the ink is left on the board for more than two days (48 hours), we recommend applying a cleaning spray. If you need to divide your board, rather than leaving lines on for days, weeks or months, simply apply some magnetic tape. It’s what we do in the office! Wash your erasers thoroughly in warm, soapy water. Allow the eraser to dry completely before using it again. If you’re using a felt eraser, once it has dried out, fluff out the felt pad before use. If the felt pad is worn out, replace it. Use dry erase marker pens only. Using ballpoint pens, permanent markers or any other type of pen may permanently damage the surface of your board. This type of damage is not covered by our surface warranty! Don't forget; all of our Whiteboards come with a surface warranty. If you're doing all of the above and your surface becomes unusable, please get in touch.