How to Save a Dry Highlighter Lifehack

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How to Save a Dry Highlighter Lifehack

Fixing a dry highlighter lifehack

Highlighters, whether new or old, sometimes become dry. You know them, screeching on the paper, barely doing anything. Today I will show you a very simple way to save your highlighter!

Step 1 - Notice Your Highlighter Is on the Fritz

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Easy enough, you get annoying results like these:

Setp 2- Save It!

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Simply dip the tip of your highlighter in a bit of water for a few seconds (2-3 should be enough). I used my water-cooler`s drip pan for this because I was at work and did not want to colour my tea .

Step3- Wait 10 Seconds

Wait a few more seconds (5-10) for the water to run up into the highlighter and for the tip to dry a bit (as it is now dripping).

Step 4: Test and Enjoy!

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Test it! it should now work. It should now work perfectly!

If not, I recommend the Uni Promark View highlighters (USA / Canada)