The Benefits of Portable Whiteboards - A Buyers Guide

Portable Dry Erase Whiteboards have numerous benefits including being easy to maintain, dust and allergen free, interactive, and easy to transport. In this buyers guide we review the main features of portable dry erase boards.

Easy Maintenance

Dry erase boards are easy to care for. The surface of the boards is made out of glossy material that resists permanent marks. If you do get a stubborn mark a simple solution of vinegar and water is excellent at removing old dry erase marker.

Dust and Allergen Free

Unlike chalkboards which generate loads of dust, whiteboards are largely free of allergens. Some research has shown connections between chalk dust and respiratory problems. The dust can also be detrimental to computers and other electronic equipment frequently found in the classroom or meeting room. Whiteboards offer a clean and dust-free alternative to the class chalkboard.

Interactive

Portable dry erase boards are fun to use and they encourage a dynamic atmosphere amongst participants in a class or meeting. Smaller portable boards can be passed around for group brainstorming exercises. Larger portable whiteboards can be quickly setup in makeshift classrooms or meeting spaces. Bring a colorful pack of whiteboard markers and invite participants up to the board to illustrate their idea or work through a problem!

Easy to Transport

Portable whiteboards are suitable for teaching, meetings, sales pitches, brainstorms and presentations. Larger portable boards fold up quickly and often have built in handles for easy carrying. Smaller boards easily fit in a backpack or shoulder bag and can be mounted quickly to a variety of surfaces.

While you can't deny there is something romantic about the chalkboard, it's safe to say that it will be easy to forget the thin film of white dust left everywhere and the grating sound the chalk makes on the board. Dry erase boards replace all of the interactive elements of the classic chalkboard with a quiet, clean, dust-free alternative that is easy to read and easy to clean.

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