FaithManor Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Dh and I have a 4 x8 ft sheet of high gloss bathroom board on a wall of our dining room. He uses this for teaching his 4-H club. The build up is getting a bit out of hand and we really need to give it a "down to the white" cleaning. Does anyone have success really thoroughly cleaning your white boards and what do you use if you do? Thanks, Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Try the Mr. Clean magic erasers. It is the only thing that works on my old ones with build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cheryl in SoCal Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I use whiteboard cleaner. Mine's been up for at least 7 years and still looks new. I think that the Mr Clean Magic Eraser will scratch it, making the build-up come back worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Rubbing alcohol. This. After you clean it well with rubbing alcohol, polish it with WD-40. It helps keep build up forming too quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 This. After you clean it well with rubbing alcohol, polish it with WD-40. It helps keep build up forming too quickly. Ohhhhh, I know someone very near who will LOVE to hear about a new use for WD-40. (But I have to be careful, or Armor-All will be on its heels.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hand sanitizer works wonders.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 White vinegar. Dh thought the whiteboard in his classroom needed to be replaced one year - the buildup was so bad it was unusable. It took me about two minutes with some vinegar to get it white again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace'smom Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 you can buy high gloss bathroom board and use it as a whiteboard? is it much cheaper? that would be so cool if we could get a big huge whiteboard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 you can buy high gloss bathroom board and use it as a whiteboard? is it much cheaper? that would be so cool if we could get a big huge whiteboard!!! OOOOHH yeah! It's about 8x4 and costs less than $15 at home stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.). The edges are sometimes a little rough, but you can just put bulletin board border around it and it covers it nicely. I'm getting mine next year, if we homeschool. OP, don't use magic eraser because it IS an abrasive and will scratch your board. The vinegar or rubbing alcohol followed by WD-40 is definitely the way to go, imo. You don't want to rub the finish off when cleaning or you won't be able to keep it ghost-free later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cermincantik Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Rubbing alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 really. I will have to get me some rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Try the Mr. Clean magic erasers. It is the only thing that works on my old ones with build up. That's what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sands1978 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Mr Muscle Blue Window and Mirror cleaner. My kids have been known to use permanent markers on our white board or our fridge door which sometimes we use as an additional white board and this stuff takes it out no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace'smom Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 OOOOHH yeah! It's about 8x4 and costs less than $15 at home stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.). The edges are sometimes a little rough, but you can just put bulletin board border around it and it covers it nicely. I'm getting mine next year, if we homeschool. OP, don't use magic eraser because it IS an abrasive and will scratch your board. The vinegar or rubbing alcohol followed by WD-40 is definitely the way to go, imo. You don't want to rub the finish off when cleaning or you won't be able to keep it ghost-free later. I can't believe how excited I am about this whiteboard information! It show go under that file "you know you're a homeschooler when..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I can't believe how excited I am about this whiteboard information! It show go under that file "you know you're a homeschooler when..." :iagree:I know, I am glad to hear about this, too! The cost of a regular dry erase board is prohibitive, it's nice to know about a cheaper alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke Salad Annie Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thank you, thank you for the idea of using alcohol and WD40!!! I read this yesterday and cleaned my boards well and they are wonderful. I clean my erasers with some off-brand Dollar Tree spray & wash with a bit of dishwashing soap. I use a toothbrush to scrub, then rinse and set them out to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 cool! i tried the wd40 trick...works like a dream! hate the smell, but i figure that will either go away or i'll get used to it. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Try the Mr. Clean magic erasers. It is the only thing that works on my old ones with build up. :iagree: works like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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