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    Old 11-10-2010, 05:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by Grandmother23
    Originally Posted by carolaug
    I put mine in the washing machine...so far so good...
    In the washer?!?!?!?! Your cutting mat!!!!!
    How in the world did you get your cutting mat it in the washer????
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    Old 11-10-2010, 05:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by oatw13
    I have soaked mine in a large tub more than once - for about 20-30 minutes each time. I used warm water and about a cup of white vinegar. I scrubbed it with a shower scrubber while it was soaking to get the "hairs" out.

    I took it out and laid it flat on a towel on the floor and dried it.

    I had no problems. It is still flat as can be. Soaking isn't a miracle, and it isn't a new board, but it did help a little bit. If nothing else, it was clean. :)
    That how the Olfa Rep said to do it!!
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    Old 11-10-2010, 05:50 PM
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    LOL...read it wrong...thought you meant the quilt...that is what happens..work all day and trying to catch up on everything...LOL
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    Old 11-10-2010, 05:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by carolaug
    LOL...read it wrong...thought you meant the quilt...that is what happens..work all day and trying to catch up on everything...LOL
    Thank goodness. I could just see you trying to fold up your mat to fit it in the washer!!! LMAO
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    Old 11-10-2010, 06:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by carolaug
    LOL...read it wrong...thought you meant the quilt...that is what happens..work all day and trying to catch up on everything...LOL
    Girlfriend...that was just funny! I was waiting for the punchline.... thanks for the chuckle. =)
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    Old 11-10-2010, 06:15 PM
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    what's the advantage of washing your mat? I don't get it ...
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    Old 11-10-2010, 06:28 PM
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    [quote=quiltlonger]Never soaked mine but occasionally gets a good washing (sometimes it gets left on table and boys seem to use it as a giant placemat) BOYS are 14,18,22 & ?? hubby is watching.

    Hahahahahaha - have you been looking in MY house!
    I caught the cat sleeping on it today - with the dog beside her!
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    Old 11-11-2010, 04:04 AM
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    That's odd that the Olfa reps say not to soak it but that article says to do it. It is rather baffling!
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    Old 11-11-2010, 04:18 AM
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    I would love to try the soaking method. My mat have been around and could use some hydrating.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 05:58 AM
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    Printed on the cutting board for care, there is no mention of soaking the board or that it loves moisture, I just use a damp cloth and I purchased one of those quilt mat smoother from Joanne that I run over the board on occasion. I don't think I want to soak my board. It was quite expensive
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