Originally Posted by
Divokittysmom
I should add that I live in a very dry climate. I have soaked my mat but it really didn't seem to help much. I estimate it's at least 12 years old.
I hope my mats last that long! If I get slits in the mat from 'maybe' pressing to hard on the rotary cutter, then the cutter will skip when cutting in the same area. Blades and mats wear out, but changing the blades and cleaning up the mats by using a soft brush to get up the fibers in the slits and then soaking does help extend the life of the mat and ensures smooth cutting.