Whiteboard & Marker Care
Stationery · Easy
Ghosted boards are fixable; dried markers are not. Rotate stock caps-down, and deep-clean the board surface monthly to keep it ghost-free.
Replacement cost
$3–$12
Typical lifespan
3 mo
Maintenance
every month
Tools you may need
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
- Water
Steps
- Test a marker: pale ink means swap it out immediately.
- Wipe the board with a alcohol-dampened microfiber cloth for ghosting.
- Rinse with water-wiped cloth to remove alcohol film.
- Store new markers horizontally or tip-down.
Maintenance
Alcohol wipe monthly; never let ink sit uncapped on the surface overnight. (Suggested interval: every month.)
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