This is commonly known as a white board marker partner to a whiteboard a white, even surface used for temporary markings that is specially designed for non-permanent marker. It starts from a chalk board and then later on it becomes White boards both functions are similar. At early eighties whiteboards become more popular than any other boards. Even its application become more suitable to some institutions, offices, meeting halls, places of education and other similar environments because of its credibility and usefulness.

Health issue is the main reason why chalkboards drop its influence to the market. Consumers start to discover another option that could assume their requirements as well without the health issues attached and whiteboard is the spotted answers to these needs. Dust particles derived in using chalkboards is not only detrimental to the health but also to computer chips. Moreover, a chalk dust can inhale by children during the lecture. With following reasons mentioned that took part in substituting chalkboards with health pleasant whiteboards.

Numerous types of white boards with specific components used to produce a white board:

Melamine: whiteboards made of melamine are the most economical type and they are used extensively. But this type of whiteboard has disadvantages such as earl ghosting effect (the markings becoming permanent on board), staining, etc., in a very short time and thus, these are very poor quality.

Painted steel or aluminum: Whiteboards that are composed of steel or aluminum surfaces and sprayed with white paint. This type of board is better because it stays longer than melamine boards and the thing is, it is simple to clean. Though, the board becomes tainted due to the absorbent paint surface and is also easily scratched.

Glass: Glass whiteboards are more advantageous as they can be used with both permanent and non-permanent ink and ghosting does not occur.

Hardcore laminates: Even if these whiteboards are easily scratched, the boards do not preserve mark because it does not soak up the inks from markers - dry erase or permanent.

Porcelain: The boards are made of a ceramic surface on steel. The erasability of the boards varies depending upon the type of porcelain, but all types of porcelain boards are scratch resistant.

The benefits of a whiteboards over chalkboards:

1. The most significant advantage of whiteboards over chalkboards is that the whiteboard markers do not generate dust like chalks. 2. The board is comparatively cleaner, and provides for a clearer presentation. 3. The availability of many colors of markers allows for an engaging visual presentation. 4. Whiteboards with non-reflective surfaces can also be used for LCD projection. 5. The marker is easier to hold and handle. 6. The markings are also not affected by external factors.

If there is an advantage of a Whiteboards then there is only a set of disadvantages:

1. Pick the right markers to use on whiteboards. It has to be dry wipe type of markers since there are some that is not appropriate to use. 2. Boards with low quality can leave ghosting effects that can be bothersome for the future markings on the board. 3. Too much glossiness in the surface can be a problem to those who have poor visibility. 4. To those who have vision problems a white background can cause them difficulty in viewing the content. 5. Whiteboards are more costly than black boards.

Although whiteboards have disadvantages, their advantages outshine all the downsides. Whiteboards are invariably employed in various places starting from small kitchens in homes to huge meeting halls of companies. They provide the utmost comfort, excellent visual presentation, and do not generate dust.

Maintaining whiteboards is very easy. Just make sure you use only the standard dry-erase markers on the whiteboard and avoid permanent markers. Erasing the entire board must be done every after use. The board must be cleaned at least 3 times a week especially if it is used almost everyday. After marking, do not erase it immediately while it is still damp as this may cause ghosting effect. You must ensure that the cleaner is glass cleaner and non-abrasive.

For non-magnetic whiteboards it is not necessary to clean prior to use, but magnetic whiteboards must be cleaned with a glass cleaner and rinsed with water before use. Use felt erasers and when the eraser becomes dirty, change it immediately so that it does not stain on the board. Magnetic whiteboards must be rinsed daily with water. For stubborn stains, stain remover can be used.

Due to the many advantages of the whiteboards over other boards, it has become the most prominent and well known type of board today. With proper maintenance and careful use, the disadvantages of whiteboards can easily be solved and prevented.