Get the GUNK off! How to clean your dry erase board, without harsh chemicals!

We use our dry erase board ALL the time. When they are new, everything just wipes right off like a dream. Once they’ve seen a few semesters, they tend to get a little grimy. We’ve also had that phenomenon where a weird, un-erasable residue is left behind just after being cleaned with the smelly (definitely non-clean) cleaner.

But, there’s a solution! Literally! And it’s made with non-toxic ingredients that work like a charm!

DIY Dry Erase Board Cleaner Recipe 

What you’ll need:

• 2 ounces rubbing alcohol
• 1 capful of thieves cleaner
• 8-10 drops orange essential oil
• glass spray bottle
• microfiber cloth

Directions:

1. Pour the alcohol into the spray bottle
2. Add a capful of thieves cleaner
3. Add 10-12 drops of orange essential oil
4. Place lid on the bottle and shake well

How To Use:

1. Shake well before using
2. Spray the whiteboard. Let it sit and work its magic for about 5 minutes
3. Wipe away with the microfiber cloth

I LOVE orange essential oil! It’s one of the most versatile oils, and I use it everywhere in my house, from the bathroom to my medicine cabinet. Curious about essential oils? You can read all about them here

Bonus Tip! 

You can use a fabric softener sheet to erase your whiteboard! We lose our erasers ALL the time, so this hack has come in handy plenty. I just send a kid to fetch a fabric softener sheet out of the dryer and, presto! They work way better than a tissue or paper towel.

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