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Care & Maintenance

Recommended Dry-Erase Markers

• All dry-erase markers can be used on PolyVision markerboards, but for optimal performance, PolyVision recommends the use of solvent-based dry-erase markers as opposed to water-based dry-erase markers (also called "low odor markers"). Low odor markers do not perform as well as solvent-based, because the water takes longer to dry and the ink clings more aggressively to the board's surface, leaving behind a film. If solvent based dry-erase marker odor is a problem, Expo^® makes scented markers that perfom as well as standard, solvent-based markers.

Daily Care and Maintenance

The same procedure is used to clean both chalkboards and markerboards. 

• For the initial cleaning, wipe your board with a clean cloth moistened by a liquid cleanser.

• Rinse with clear water.  This step is simple but very important.

• Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

• If your board is used daily, the cleaning should be performed at least 2 to 3 times a week.  More thorough cleaning may be required if writing is left on the board for more than 2 days.

Removing Crayon and Tape

The same procedure is used to remove both crayon and tape.

• Dampen a clean, dry cloth with water.

• Apply a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser, such as SoftScrub without bleach, onto the cloth.  Use less for chalkboard surfaces.  For best results follow non-abrasive cleaner manufacturers instructions found on the product label..

• Begin cleaning a small, manageable area using a back and forth horizontal motion.  Use gentle pressure as if you were cleaning a window.

• Wipe off all residues with a dry cloth.

• Rinse well with clear water.  Please note that the rinsing and drying steps are very important.

• Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

• Follow the same procedure for the remainder of the board.

 Removing Permanent Marker

• A quick and easy way to remove permanent marker from the board's surface is to write over the top of the permanent marker writing with a dry-erase marker and simply erase!
• Moisten a clean, dry cloth with isopropyl alcohol.  Use less alcohol for chalkboards.
• Wipe the board in a circular motion to loosen marker residue.
• Rinse with clear water.

• Dry the board with a clean cloth.

• Repeat these steps as often as necessary to remove all residues.

 Surface Scratch Test (Do not attempt this on interactive whiteboards)

• Using a sharp object such as a key, scratch a small, hidden area of your board.

• If your board did not scratch, congratulations, you have a PolyVision product. A painted surface board is easily damaged, but a PolyVision Ceramicsteel board resists scratching.   If a scratch does appear you may want to contact your local ceramicsteel board dealer.