CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITAL DRY ERASE BOARDS

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITAL DRY ERASE BOARDS

• PRESENTED BY

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Introduction

• This presentation will cover how to properly
  clean and maintain your dry erase boards
• Proper board cleaning will ensure that the dry
  erase writing surface of the board is not damaged
  or scratched

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Topics of Discussion

• We will discuss
• Daily dry erase board care and maintenance
• Approved products to use to clean boards
• Products not to use to clean boards

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Daily Maintenance

• It is very important to properly clean your
  boards to maintain the writing surface
• Erase writing on board surface with soft cloth or
  felt eraser
• More through cleaning may be required if writing
  is left on the board for more than 2 days. (See
  approved cleaners on the next page)
• Allow markers to dry 5 seconds before erasing.
  If erased while still damp it may smear or
  ghost

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Approved Board Cleaning Products

• When the dry erase board surface needs to be
  thoroughly cleaned due to GHOSTING use only
  approved cleaners
• Dry Erase board Cleaner
• Windex with ammonia
• 70 Isopropyl Alcohol
• Mild soap and water
• Use of any other products to clean the board
  surface will void the warranty of the board

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Cleaning Products to Avoid

• DO NOT use the products listed below to clean
  your boards
• Abrasive cleaners
• Abrasive pads
• Paper Towels
• Disinfectants
• Organic cleaners (orange, lime)
• The use of the above products causes erasability
  issues.

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Cleaning Products to Avoid
Abrasive Pads
Abrasive Cleaners
Abrasive Cleaners
Disinfectants
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Markers to Avoid

• Permanent Markers
• SHARPIE Pens or other permanent markers
• Contact you representative before trying to erase
  permanent marker from your boards
• Dry Erase Markers
• EXPO BOLD- RED, BLUE, PURPLE

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Damaged Boards Due to Improper Cleaning

• On the next page are pictures of boards cleaned
  with non-approved cleaners or abrasive pads
• The dry erase surface of the board was damaged
  and the boards could no longer be used due to
  eraseability issues

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Damaged Boards
These boards were damaged with an abrasive pad or
abrasive cleaners. The erasibility of the
surface was removed.
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Damaged Boards
These boards show the scratches on the board
caused by using abrasive pads and cleaners
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Key Points to Remember

• Use only soft cloth or felt eraser to erase
  writing on board
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads
• Use only approved cleaning products to remove
  GHOSTING
• Do not use permanent markers (Sharpie)
• Contact your local representative if you have
  questions about your boards