Use Low-Odor, Nontoxic Whiteboard Marker Pens for a Better Collaboration Experience
Low-odor, nontoxic marker pen tip types
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So you have new whiteboard. Or perhaps you have installed a great looking glass markerboard. Or maybe you have even painted your wall with one of the new whiteboard coatings. Now you need to consider the marker pens you will use to share with fellow employees, clients, customers, prospects, and collaborative team members.
Previously, one of the drawbacks of marker board pens is their likelihood of drying out too soon. Another is the overwhelming bad odor that permeates the room, making it an uncomfortable place to be, especially for some people who are very sensitive to smell.
Marker pens now available with low-odor and nontoxic.
Low-Odor, Nontoxic Whiteboard Marker Pens
The good news is that manufacturers have done significant research and have come up with marker pen improvements. For example, Expo brand Dry Erase Markers now have available their Expo2 line that is low-odor and Certified Nontoxic. And these marker pens are available in a wide range of colors and different point (tip) options.
Be sure when you acquire your marker pens, you double check the specifications so you see both “low-odor” and nontoxic in the description.
Proper storage keeps you pens working longer and avoids drying out.
To keep marker pens from drying out, it is important to store the marker pens horizontally. Luckily, most whiteboards have a marker tray at the bottom, automatically holding the pens in a horizontal position. But if your board doesn’t have a tray, the next best device is a pen (and often eraser) holder that keeps pens horizontal. Some of these devices are magnetic and can be used on whiteboard that are magnetic suitable. Some marker board holders are designed to attach to a wall (especially suitable for floor-to-ceiling whiteboards or whiteboard painted coatings).
Whiteboard Marker Pen Organizer/Holder
Resist the temptation to store pens vertically – this causes them to dry out too soon.
The most typical whiteboard marker colors are black, red, blue and green. But we suggest adding a host of other colors to the mix. Many people think the added colors stimulate creativity and add an extra dimension to the collaborative process. After your initial purchases (typically the holders with a variety of colors), you can buy in bulk the colors you need for your organization. Always keep extras in stock. Nothing stifles creativity greater that running out of markers in the middle of the session.
Be sure to enter “Low-odor marker expo” in the search tool to find the right options for you.
