NORMAL CARE
•     Porcelain Enamel Steel Markerboards (LCS) may be washed as often as required.
•     Porcelain is a form of glass; therefore, the surface should be cleaned similar to 
      cleaning windows.  
•     We recommend using clean water, Claridge 683 Board Cleaner or an ammoniated cleaner 
      such as Windex®.  NOTE: Board Cleaner may damage lacquer finish on wood framed 
      boards. Avoid direct contact with wood.
•     The best method for cleaning is to use water or liquid cleaner, rub briskly, and then 
      wipe the surface dry with a soft cotton cloth.  (Be sure to remove excess liquid from 
      the chalktray.)  NOTE:  Do not use abrasive cleansers on LCS or MLC markerboard surface 
      as they may dull or scratch the surface. (MLC is a markerboard surface painted on 
      hardboard.) Permanent markers will stain the surface of MLC.  Low-odor markers tend to 
      erase with more difficulty and may require more frequent cleaning of both MLC and LCS. 
      Discontinue use of erasers saturated with marker residue build-up.  
  
STUBBORN STAINS
•     Permanent markers, marker residue, lipstick, fingernail polish, etc. can be removed 
      from the LCS markerboard writing surface with isopropyl alcohol without damaging the 
      surface.  Merely clean, rinse well with clear water and allow to dry completely.  
      NOTE:  MLC markerboards may be cleaned the same as LCS, except do not use solvents 
      or abrasive cleansers on MLC surface.

INITIAL CARE
•     Wash prior to initial use to remove any grime that may have settled on the surface.

NORMAL CARE
•     Porcelain Enamel Steel Chalkboards (Vitracite) do not require regular washings and 
      should not be washed daily.  Note:  Do not use aerosol spray-type chalkboard cleaners 
      on Vitracite chalkboards. 
•     The Vitracite chalkboard surface may write and erase more efficiently after a 
      “chalking-in process.”  This “chalking-in” process is quite simple and requires little 
      time and effort.  First, make certain the chalkboard surface is completely dry.  Then, 
      using the flat side of a pure white, good grade dustless chalk, chalk the entire 
      surface.  With an all felt eraser, using a circular motion, work the chalk into the 
      board surface. Last, clean the board with a good quality dry chamois or soft cotton 
      cloth.  A faint “chalked-in” look is normal for a properly cleaned chalkboard surface.

STUBBORN STAINS
•     Persistent buildup on Vitracite chalkboard surface may be removed with ordinary 
      kitchen cleanser such as Ajax® or Comet®, flushed thoroughly with water, and dried 
      per instructions above.  (Do not use abrasive cleanser on LCS or MLC markerboard 
      surface.) NOTE:  We do not recommend the use of colored chalk.  Most colored chalk 
      is petroleum based and may leave a film on the board surface.
 
INITIAL CARE
•     Wash prior to initial use to remove any grime that may have settled on the surface.

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