How do you clean the table? Does a standard multi-surface cleaner ruin the paint or chalkboard finish?
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Cleaning with a damp cloth will do. The chemicals may be harsh for table and child. A chalk is used to scrape the paint. Usually the children when using paint after activity, paint is taken care. When eating the same. May need to refer question to manufacturer for specific cleaner if anything.
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I've never cleaned brushes, but to remove this from copper plates, we use washing soda. Also, LA Awesome removes most acrylic products, along with its intended use to clean dirt, grease and other stuff. It will remove acrylic paint from tables, so try that. Or, washing soda. I use Pledge as a varnish to make printing plates directly or on copper as an acid resist. Like the other reply, if all else fails, ammonia works. I just don't like the smell!
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I just use vinegar and warm water. I tried to use Simple Green but it left smear marks on the floor.
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For crayon or marker, I would probably try a Magic Eraser. Thankfully, I haven't had a reason to find out. We banned any writing instruments from my step-daughter's bedroom until she was old enough to be trusted with them. For standard cleaning, a mild all-purpose cleaner works fine. Just a side note - we bought chalkboard decals at the dollar store that we put on the blank cabinet door and on the side of the refrigerator, so she could write on it in chalk.
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We use on chalkboard painted menus. It wipes off fairly cleanly. Over time, a residue builds. If the surface is very shiny, you've got a good chance.
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Hi, Thanks for your question. Many of our customers are using our markers on chalk paint with success, however we do not recommend doing so. The reason being is that chalk paint - and all painted surfaces - are porous. This means the surface has microscopic holes which will allow ink to seep into the pores. Once you try and wipe the ink off a chalk painted surface, you may find it leaves a faint mark. Generally this mark can be removed using Windex, an ammonia based cleaner, or a lot of people have had success with Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, which are designed for removing marks off walls without removing paintwork. Given the variability of different surfaces and different brands of chalk paint, we would not recommend using our product on such a surface in case you experience issues with its removal. Other porous surfaces which should be avoided for the same reason include wood, concrete, & tiles. Also if using on a chalkboard, please check to ensure it is a solid slated chalkboard. What you will find is that if the chalkboard has a soft wood backing (often pine or similar), then it is most likely painted with chalk paint which may cause the above issues. Manufacturers of chalk boards often do this in order to save cost, and as you will appreciate whilst we guarantee the performance of our markers, we cannot guarantee all chalkboard surfaces are safe given there are so many different brands and types. We trust this is of assistance. Regards, Paul Davidson Chalk This Way
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Yes! I use the Bistro Chalk Marker - love it. I do have to wipe it off with a damp cloth.
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I did the same thing, I used it on a chalk board from HomeGoods, I scrubbed the color off with a Magic Eraser by Mr Clean. Good Luck, its a lot of work.
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I have to say no. I painted a regular wall with chalk paint, let it cure for a few days and then used the SuperChalks to design a holiday theme. I just tried to wipe it off and I'm not having much luck. I might try the board cleaner or I just might have to repaint and use regular chalk. Love the Superchalks but perhaps the feedback is correct, don't use on porous surfaces.
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I use a wet wipe to take it off a chalk board. I just tried it on a dry erase board and it wiped off.
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No. That was my plan, however, it doesn't wipe off the chalkboard paint. It will wipe off glass and other surfaces but not the chalkboard paint.
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I am not aware of anything that would clean the brush. This is not paint. I would get an inexpensive throw-away brush and be done with it.
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Yes.I have a 3 yr old daughter who is always getting it dirty. I usually get a wet sponge and wipe it down. She even wrote on it once with crayons and it wiped right off with the sponge. I love this table! The only thing I was a little disappointed in was the size. From looking at the pics on line, I thought it was going to be a little bigger. Other than that, it's beautiful!!!
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My white writes fine on our chalkboard.Use Dawn Power Dissolver (it's for gunked up pans and such). Works like a charm! I just did my chalk board with it and it's beautiful and easy to write on now! You should be able to get it at any grocery store or Wal-mart.
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We used goo gone and a sponge. It was terrible and my only complaint about the table other than that its been great had it about a year.
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I never use furniture polish on the Rafferty Table, Jane. Sometimes I may use a very slighly damp tee shirt type rag. I have these table a little over a year, and found that this works well.
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Mine did not - it was a regular paint on it like the rest of the desk. I'm not sure if they changed it since mine was an older model, but we never used the chalkboard part, I didn't even know it had one until I looked it up on here and saw that in the description! We just used ours with the paper rolls.