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Well, one theory is that the chemicals contained in the whiteboard marker somehow reacts to the permanent marker, making it rub off, but it is not an excellent way to clean off permanent marker.

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Whiteboard markers use a solvent-based ink that allows them to easily wipe off non-porous surfaces like whiteboards. Permanent markers, on the other hand, use an oil-based ink that binds strongly to surfaces and is designed to be long-lasting. When a whiteboard marker is used over permanent marker ink, the solvent in the whiteboard marker breaks down the oil-based ink, making it easier to erase.

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