stephanie Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've used my dry erase board, but here lately every time I erase it leaves smudge marks. I've bought new erasers, but that didn't work. I just bought some dry-erase markers that say specifically on the package that they won't smudge when erasing...Well, they smudge worse than any I already have! I've sprayed my board down with the board cleaner, and every day I wipe it down with clorox clean-up wipes. Could that possibly change the integrity of the board, and prevent it from erasing clearly? I need something that can erase quickly so that when I'm teaching I don't have to wait for it to dry. My dc go bonkers seeing all the left over marks when I'm trying to do a new lesson on the board. Any tips I don't know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I'm going to piggy back on this to ask in addition to that, are some markers better than others for longevity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Have you tried just using a soft rag or paper towel to wipe it down with? Oh, and also I have this problem if I try to erase right after writing. I have noticed if I give it a few seconds or so and then erase it does much better. ____________ I have found that Expo markers seem to last longer. I buy them in bulk at Sam's club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.griff Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I use wet erase markers, instead of dry erase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2kidsmom Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I would suggest using simple green to clean the board. It isn't as harsh as Chlorox wipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I have only had longevity from Expo brand markers. All the cheaper brands really seem to give out quickly. :glare: Keeping any of them away from dee-ess helps tremendously. ;) I also like Expo's eraser that looks sort of like a regular chalkboard eraser...black foam with a grey fuzzy-ish eraser. It has held up well for over a year now...and I don't think I've ever cleaned it. :001_smile: I go over the board once in a blue moon with rubbing alcohol. So far, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riada Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I would like to piggy back on this one too. I want to use permanent markers to draw lines on the dry erase board for my daughters to use during handwriting practice, but I notice that the perm. marker rubs off. Is there something I can do to accomplish this, or should I just splurge on a lined board? (hope you don't mind me posting on your thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Unfortunately, you may have hurt your board with using wet products to erase (except solutions specifically for dry erase boards). If you need to switch, you might consider tile board from Home Depot-like stores--super cheap and erases great. BTW, I just use an old handtowel cut in half, or a washcloth (old). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.griff Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've seen people use thin strips of black tape to create lines on white boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Vodka ladies-it cleans the board spotless and will not hurt it. Buy the cheap stuff-dh was most annoyed when he discovered that his Grey Goose vodka was being used to clean the board. It really works like a charm and no odor either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I would like to piggy back on this one too. I want to use permanent markers to draw lines on the dry erase board for my daughters to use during handwriting practice, but I notice that the perm. marker rubs off. Is there something I can do to accomplish this, or should I just splurge on a lined board? (hope you don't mind me posting on your thread) Have you tried Wet Erase markers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I'm going to piggy back on this to ask in addition to that, are some markers better than others for longevity? Expo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riada Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I haven't, but I will try that. And if it doesn't work then I will try the tape. Thank you for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 You could try paint markers. Or, if you look in the drafting section at an office supply store, you might find rolls of 1/4 inch wide, black tape. You could use that, but you'd have to erase very carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 The Clorox wipes might be leaving a film of soapy residue. Try rinsing with clear water, and drying well. Try cleaning with rubbing alcohol. That will remove any remaining residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umarider Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 For erasing we use either an old washcloth, or used dryer-sheets... One of my dds classroom teachers used them for the kids' boards in the classroom. I haven't noticed any problems w/ them, but I do, occasionally run a wet cloth, or some rubbing alcohol over the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 We use wet erase marker for things like lines that I don't want to wipe off when I wipe off the dry erase. I have also used the tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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