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Old 04-15-2011, 01:16 PM
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I cut minky on my cutting mat and the fur is embedded. Does anyone know how to get it out? Thank you in advance...
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Old 04-15-2011, 01:27 PM
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I think I heard somewhere that you can try to rub over your mat with one of those shower scrunchies that replaces your washcloth-not sure of the correct name of them...may work may not..not sure never tried it. Worth a try..let us all know.
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Do a search on here. Someone said you can soak it for awhile (I did mine in the bathtub) and it works wonders. that's also a good tip for the tip thread!
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Old 04-15-2011, 03:06 PM
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Did you try running a lint roller over it?
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Old 04-15-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LoriEl
Do a search on here. Someone said you can soak it for awhile (I did mine in the bathtub) and it works wonders. that's also a good tip for the tip thread!
I had also ready that you can soak the mat in the tub, however this is only for Olfa mats. Even on their website they recommend soaking them once a month as they love water. But beware, not all manufacturers recommend this.

I have a Fiskars mat and I called them to see if they recommend the same thing. They told me "NO!"

So please check with the manufacturer of your mat before soaking it.

I also heard that the scrunchies work great, but haven't tried it.
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Old 04-15-2011, 06:20 PM
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I bought a product called cutting Matt cleaner at LQS. Works great ! Cost $7.00
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I always save my used dryer sheets to clean my cutting matt. Does a great job and no added expense.
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