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tingens4
14-04-2008, 04:46 PM
My ActivBoard is portable so it gets more than it's fair share of handprints, scuffs, etc.

I am looking for suggestions on cleaning. I know what the company recommends but I wanted some first hand cleaning tips!

Thanks.

Ann T+wave+
Lara
14-04-2008, 05:14 PM
If a damp cloth won't do it, I've successfully used the cleaner we have for our normal whiteboards - dont' know the name though, sorry. :(
mccoyd
14-04-2008, 06:23 PM
When we first got our boards we were told to use the dry erase board cleaner. We were also told to not spray the cleaner directly onto a board. Spray it on the rag and then wipe. I did this just last week and my board was sparkling!
karenadams
15-04-2008, 12:21 AM
EXPO Dry Erase cleaner works for many of my teachers in Texas.

I had one teacher who had permanent Sharpie on her board and we called tech support and they said a very small amount of 409 (very small amount) would help this.

Hope your board is sparkling soon!
Karen
davidlloyd
15-04-2008, 10:17 AM
If a damp cloth doesn't do it try putting a spot of washing up liquid on a damp cloth before using harsher chemicals.
Laura OHalloran
15-04-2008, 05:14 PM
Hi Karen

For us non US people could you provide a translation of a 'permanent Sharpie' and '409' please? :D

Many thanks

Laura +wave+
kvaughn
15-04-2008, 05:45 PM
For us non US people could you provide a translation of a 'permanent Sharpie' and '409' please?


A "Sharpie" is simply a permanent marker and "409" is your basic spray cleaner that you would use in the kitchen.

I have personally baby wipes (I'm not sure what you would call those in the UK) and the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to clean the Activboard. Both work well. You really could use any number of items to clean the board, but the most important thing to keep in mind is to not use anything abrasive.
danap
20-09-2008, 05:07 PM
Is it safe to use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I thought it was abrasive. I don't want to scratch my board. Someone told me to use it then wipe down with Pledge.
saha
20-09-2008, 06:39 PM
yes pledge is safe. you want to use a thin layer of pledge after you clean the board.
pledge reduces the friction on the board when writing with the pen.
DavidFhu
22-09-2008, 09:31 AM
Hi, Laura.

I have google 409 and found this information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_409

Hope this information help. :D

Hi Karen

For us non US people could you provide a translation of a 'permanent Sharpie' and '409' please? :D

Many thanks

Laura +wave+
DavidFhu
22-09-2008, 09:41 AM
Hi,

I have a mess up with Sharpie too. But I use Zippo Lighter Fluid to over come it together with a clean cloth.

P/S: never use this idea with naked flame next to it.

EXPO Dry Erase cleaner works for many of my teachers in Texas.

I had one teacher who had permanent Sharpie on her board and we called tech support and they said a very small amount of 409 (very small amount) would help this.

Hope your board is sparkling soon!
Karen
DavidFhu
22-09-2008, 09:47 AM
Hello, Saha.

Are you refer to Pledge Protection Plus+? I am asking because most of Pledge product is meant for wood product and the Activboard is a different surface.

yes pledge is safe. you want to use a thin layer of pledge after you clean the board.
pledge reduces the friction on the board when writing with the pen.