Originally Posted by Evy

On a similar theme, I have a 12 inch pressing/cutting mat that lives on a table by my machine. I use it daily with my mini iron. Somehow, it gets filthy. No idea where the dirt comes from. I don't want to remove the cover and risk not getting it back on properly (would have to take the whole thing completely apart) but it looks awful. I've tried scrubbing it in place with bleach and dish soap and it helps a little. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'll definitely use the freezer paper idea once it's clean. the cut/press mats are too pricey to replace very often.