How to Clean
How to Clean
Chalk Marker & Paint Marker Ink
From Your Chalkboard
from your chalkboard
Cleaning your chalkboard starts with understanding your ink type and the best products
to help you easily get your board clean and ready for your next project.
Chalk Marker &
Paint Marker Ink
from your chalkboard
Cleaning your chalkboard starts with understanding your ink type and the best products
to help you easily get your board clean and ready for your next project.
Plata
Chalkboard Pens
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Our Chalk Pens
Pick Your Pen to Get the Best Results
Plata Chalk Markers
High pH Products
Plata original paint markers have black label and remove from the chalkboard with high pH like acids such as white vinegar or solvents like rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) or Acetone.
Plata Paint Pens
Low pH Products
Plata Paint pens have a transparent pen body and erase from the chalkboard with low pH bases like baking soda or Ammonia or solvents such as rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) or Acetone.
Our Pens
Plata Chalk Markers &
Paint Pens
Plata Chalk Markers
High pH Solutions
Plata original paint markers have black label and remove from the chalkboard with high pH like acids such as white vinegar or solvents like rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) or Acetone.
Plata Paint Pens
Low pH Solutions
Plata Paint pens have a transparent pen body and erase from the chalkboard with low pH bases like baking soda or Ammonia or solvents such as rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) or Acetone.
Products to Clean
Your Chalkboard
Products are listed in order of how quickly they work to dissolve the ink and ease of use. Plata Chalkboards have a high quality enamel finish which makes our chalkboards non-porous. If using a chalkboard from another manufacturer check a small area first. Always follow any safety precautions listed by the product manufacturer and never mix vinegar with any products that contain ammonia.
Cleaning Productsfor Your Chalkboard
Products are listed in order of how quickly they work to dissolve the ink and ease of use. Plata Chalkboards have a high quality enamel finish which makes our chalkboards non-porous. If using a chalkboard from another manufacturer check a small area first. Always follow any safety precautions listed by the product manufacturer and never mix vinegar with any products that contain ammonia.
1. Combination Cleaning Solutions
Removes both Chalk Marker & Paint Pen Ink
Plata Chalk Markers
1.
Combination
Cleaning Solutions
Removes both Chalk Marker & Paint Pen Ink
Plata Chalk Markers
Cleaning Method & Solutions
Combination of Plata Chalk Markers & Paint Pens
Always follow any safety precautions listed by the product manufaturer. Never mix vinegar with products that contain ammonia.
Lysol®️ Disinfectant Spray | Coat your chalkboard with Lysol, let sit 1 minute then rub away design with damp Magic Eraser®️ 2:1 70-90% Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) & Baking Soda | Mix together in bowl then dip your Magic Eraser®️ in the solution and apply to the chalkboard. Let sit 5 minutes then rub away design with Magic Eraser®️. 70-90% Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) | Cover your chalkboard design with the solution and let sit for 5 minutes before using Magic Eraser®️ to wipe away your chalkboard design. Pinesol®️ Multisurface Cleaner | Spread solution over your chalkboard and let sit 5 minutes. Use Magic Eraser®️ to wipe away design.
2. Cleaning Solutions for Chalk Markers
Removes Original Plata Chalk Marker
Plata Chalk Markers
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Cleaning Solutions for Chalk Markers
Removes Original Chalk Marker
Plata Chalk Markers
Cleaning Method & Solutions
Combination of Plata Chalk Markers & Paint Pens
Removes Plata Original Chalk Marker
Lysol®️ Disinfectant Spray | Coat your chalkboard with Lysol, let sit 1 minute then rub away design with damp Magic Eraser®️. 50:50 Mixture White Vinegar & Rubbing Alcohol (70-90% Isopropyl Alcohol) | Apply mixture to chalkboard and rub with Magic Eraser®️. You can also replace Rubbing Alcohol with Vodka (Ethyl Alcohol)! 2:1 70-90% Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) & Baking Soda | Mix together in bowl then dip your Magic Eraser®️ in the solution and apply to the chalkboard. Let sit 5 minutes then rub away design with Magic Eraser®️. You can also replace Rubbing Alcohol with Vodka (Ethyl Alcohol)! 5-6% Acidity White Vinegar | Apply vinegar to chalkboard and let sit 5 or more minutes until the ink dissolves. Heating the vinegar before application improves efficiency. Rub with Magic Eraser®️.
3. Cleaning Solutions for Paint Pens
Removes Plata Paint Pen Ink
Plata Chalk Markers
Plata Chalk Markers
3.
Cleaning Solutions for Paint Pens
Removes Paint Pen Ink
Plata Chalk Markers
Plata Chalk Markers
Cleaning Method & Solutions
Combination of Plata Chalk Markers & Paint Pens
Removes both Chalk Marker & Paint Pen Ink
Lysol®️ Disinfectant Spray | Coat your chalkboard with Lysol, let sit 1 minute then rub away design with damp Magic Eraser®️ 20:2 Mixture Ammonia & Water | Apply mixture to chalkboard and rub with Magic Eraser®️. 2:1 70-90% Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol) & Baking Soda | Mix together in bowl then dip your Magic Eraser®️ in the solution and apply to the chalkboard. Let sit 5 minutes then rub away design with Magic Eraser®️. You can also replace Rubbing Alcohol with Vodka (Ethyl Alcohol)! Windex®️ Multisurface Disinfectant Cleaner | Spray on board, let sit 5 minutes and clean chalkboard with Magic Eraser®️. Windex®️ Original Window Cleaner | Spray on board, let sit 5 minutes, remove chalk ink with Magic Eraser®️. 1:1 Mixture Baking Soda & Water | Mix together, using Magic Eraser®️ spread over your chalkboard design and let sit 5 or more minutes. Use Magic Eraser®️ to wipe away the paint.
Our Tips
For Making Your Chalkboard Cleaning Quick & Easy
Lysol®️ Disinfectant Spray
No Eraser Sponge? Use a Toothbrush
Keep Your Chalkboard Clean
Wash Your Hands
Our Tips
For Making Your Chalkboard Cleaning Quick & Easy
Lysol®️ Disinfectant Spray
No Eraser Sponge? Use a Toothbrush
Keep Your Chalkboard Clean
Wash Your Hands
HOW TO
Clean Your Chalkboard
1
Add Solution
2
Rub with Eraser Sponge
3
Wipe with Soft Cloth
HOW TO
Clean Your Chalkboard
1
Add Solution
2
Rub with Eraser Sponge
3
Wipe with Soft Cloth
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