Central Classroom Whiteboard, IDEA Screen, and Aspire Claridge board Cleaning

Several central classrooms have both quartz white boards, IDEA Screens (white board used for projection) and LCS Porcelain boards installed.  This written guide is to assist users on the cleaning process of these two different type boards during the class day.  Additional cleaning followed up by the custodial staff.

Several central classrooms have both quartz white boards and IDEA Screens (white board used for projection) installed.  This written guide is to assist users on the cleaning process of these two different type boards during the class day.  Additional cleaning followed up by the custodial staff.

IDEA Screens

IDEA Screens are different than your normal quartz whiteboard. They are more of a matte looking finish and are designed for images to be projected on to them.

Cleaning

1. The dry erase marker should be erased with the foam erasers.
   1. Do not use the foam erasers with any cleaning spray.  This will cause smudging.
2. Custodial staff do a deep clean once a week.
3. If users are wanting to clean the IDEA Screens in-between the weekly cleaning:
   1. Wipe the boards with the foam erasers
   2. Use water and a micro fiber rag (IDEA Screens ONLY).

Quartz Whiteboards

Quartz whiteboards have a glossy white finish.

Cleaning

1. The dry erase marker should be erased first with the foam erasers.
   1. Do not use the foam erasers with any cleaning spray.  This will cause smudging.
2. Custodial staff do a deep clean once a week with micro fiber rag and chemical spray.

LCS Porcelain Whireboards

Claridge Aspire Whiteboards are installed in Dartmouth Hall 009 and 112.  They have smooth satin-gloss LCS porcelain surface.  To learn more go here.

Cleaning

• Manufacture information available here
• Recommended cleaner:  683 Board Cleaner or similar ammoniated cleaner or Windex containing ammonia
• Recommended markers:  Use solvent based markers
  1. Note:  water based markers have a longer drying time and creates a more intense bond to the surface and will lead to ghosting
• Clean a minimum of twice a week
  1. Leaving ink on the board for extended period of time can cause ghosting

1. Using a clean dry cloth with a non-abrasive cleaner
2. Gently clean the entire surface

Supplies

All various white board supplies are provided by the Custodial Department.  Please email requests to Work.Control@dartmouth.edu or call 603-646-2288.