Originally launched as StayClean, the patented Show-me SurfaceShield coating was a result of over four years’ of product development. This includes over £250,000 of investment to take the original Show-me mini whiteboards to another level. While they were already an unsung hero in just about every school, the Show-me development team were asked to achieve the following:
- Vastly improve the surface, the current board was good but could be a lot better
- Make sure the board was still 100% recyclable
- Keep production in the UK
- Make both sides of the board the same excellent surface
It wasn’t easy and took over 56 prototypes, 2491 miles travelled across the UK, an uncountable number of McDonald’s visits and large doses of scientific-ness to get there, but the team did us proud!
Vastly Improved Erasability
The SurfaceShield surface is carefully formulated with a hard outer layer which enables ink to be wiped away easier than ever.
Anti-glare
A matte surface allows teachers to see everyone’s answers from the front of the class without annoying reflections.
Super Flexible
Virtually indestructible, your pupils can flex the boards as much as they want and they’ll never snap or crease, unlike the regular MDF or PVC whiteboards.
Antimicrobial Ingredient
An antimicrobial coating inhibits bacteria growth for the lifespan of the board, preventing the spread of germs across the classroom. This protection lasts for the lifetime of the board and never ‘runs out’.
100% Recyclable
Made from highly recyclable Polypropylene, Show-me boards can be recycled in your usual recycling bin unlike almost all other whiteboards.
Made in the UK
These boards are not just made in the UK, but made in a pretty impressive, low energy factory that hates waste.
2-year Surface Guarantee!
Because we’re so confident in the new SurfaceShield surface, you now get a market-leading, 2-year surface guarantee with any Show-me boards featuring the SurfaceShield (previously StayClean) icon.
There are no faffy Ts and Cs, you basically just have to maintain your boards properly and we guarantee they’ll be just fine after two years of use. In fact, some of our boards are four years old and still counting! We recommend cleaning your mini whiteboards a minimum of once a term to keep them sparkling.
You do need to register your guarantee but this only takes a couple of mins. When you buy a Classpack or Bulk Box, you get everything you need to use and clean your boards right from the word go – so there’s no excuses!
If you want to see the Ts and Cs or to sign up after purchase, click here.
What Do Other People Think?
But that’s enough talking from us. We sent 10 schools a Classpack to hear their thoughts (none of them knew what we wanted feedback on).
Here’s their unedited words.
This blog was refreshed on 01/05/2026.