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    Can you use Windex to clean a dry erase board?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
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    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids based in northern Colorado. Driscoll received her Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health in 2016.
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    House Cleaning Professional
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    Yes, Windex is safe to use on a dry erase board. However, you want to be sure to only use a soft cloth as you wipe the Windex. Scouring pads, steel wool, or anything abrasive can damage a dry erase board.
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    How do you clean a dry erase board eraser?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
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    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids based in northern Colorado. Driscoll received her Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health in 2016.
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    Dry erasers are easy to clean. You can mix 1 Tbsp of dish soap with 1 quart of very hot water. Let the eraser soak in the hot soapy water for 20-25 minutes and then thoroughly rinse out the eraser under warm water.
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    What can I use to "condition" the board after cleaning it? I hear car wax work well, but are there any other methods?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
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    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids based in northern Colorado. Driscoll received her Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health in 2016.
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    Yes, car wax works well to condition the board. WD-40 also works as a conditioner and lubricant.
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    Can I use vinegar and baking soda?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
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    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids based in northern Colorado. Driscoll received her Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health in 2016.
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    House Cleaning Professional
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    Yes, you can start with a vinegar and water mixture and see if it will remove the marks. You can also try a water and baking soda paste. For added strength, spray vinegar over the paste.
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    Does the toothpaste have to be white?
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    No, but excessive coloring in the toothpaste could stain the board. Be sure to try it in a small area of the board first.
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    Can I use window cleaner to clean my board?
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    Yes, but it doesn't work very well on old marks.
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    Can I use water to clean my dry erase board?
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    Yes, when it's not baked on and difficult to get off.
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    What is something I could use if the marks have been on for 8 years?
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    Windex. Spray it on and let it sit for a few seconds, then wipe dry. It may take a couple of applications before the marks are gone.
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    How do I get Sharpie marks off a dry erase board?
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    Take any kind of toothpaste, put some on a paper towel and scrub the board.
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    Will hand sanitizer or nail polish remover be effective?
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    Hand sanitizer is a great way to remove old marks, but do not use nail polish remover.
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