Get a streaky mess when you try to write with your Universal® Pen Style Dry Erase Marker UNV43671? You need a new pack. While you wait for your new markers, here are some things you can do.
1. Flip the tip of your dry erase marker to make it work again.
Disassemble the Universal Dry erase markers and flip the tip to revive them. Here’s how you do it:
- Take apart the marker barrel and remove the ink cartridge.
- You can remove the tip of the marker from its head with a pair needle nosed or tweezers.
- The felt tip can be inserted back into the marker’s head.
Voila! Now your dry erase marker is [almost] as good as new.
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How to revive dried out pens: 5 Tips
2. Soak your dry erase markers in water
Another way you can revive your dried out dry erase markers is giving them a bath. We’ve talked about how hot water works to revive dried out pens. It works the same for dry erase markers.
- Pour a cup of hot water in a bowl you don’t mind potentially staining.
- Let the bowl tip dry out your dry erase markers for five minutes.
- Your markers can be removed and placed on a towel for 24 hours.
Your markers should continue to work for a while, so don’t worry.
The best way to prevent your Universal Dry Erase Markers drying out is to store them with the caps on. Also, it is a good idea to keep them upright in a pencil case with the nib down. This will help you to harness gravity and preserve your markers.
Do you have a tip on how to revive dry-out Universal Dry Erase Markers Comment your ideas in the comments.
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