Isn't there something that you all use to.....
#11
fons & porter say to soak the mat in white vinegar and warm water (NOT HOT) for about an hour, keep it flat, when you take it brush with a soft brush (like a mushroom brush), then dry and it will be like new again
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I have the same problem and my mat is less than a year old and I bought a ghinger mat, self healing even! haha
I turn mine so I cut on the other end, to bad they don't print them on both sides so you could just flip them over!!
I'll be watching to see if there is "fix it" for this....
I turn mine so I cut on the other end, to bad they don't print them on both sides so you could just flip them over!!
I'll be watching to see if there is "fix it" for this....
Actually, Fiskars makes 18" X 24" reversible cutting mats.
I have two of them -- one is pale green on one side and pale yellow on the reverse side.
The other mat is pale blue on one side and pale lavender on the reverse side.
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I have the green Omnigrid Matt that is beginning to show some marks that no longer heal. It is about 20 years old so I just flipped it over to use the back and it is still going strong. Different matts have different recovery rates. For getting the fuzzy fabric bits I have heard of the Mr. Clean magic erasers and someone on QB recommended the large 4 inch pink erasers from the Dollar store. You know the joke ones that say "big erasers for big mistakes"?
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clean up your cutting mats? I've been cutting a lot of squares for the cathedral window quilt I'm making and I'm starting to see lines in my mat where I've cut in the same spot. I think I've seen where you all had a solution for this but I can't remember what it is. I will start cutting in different spots but other than that, what can I do??
#20
This is a very interesing and informative thread! I have used a sweeper dust cloth on my old one and it takes the threads out really well. Unfortunately it has a lot of cuts in it and I never tried to soak it. Bought new ones - 2 of the Omigrid that "hook" together and are the green self healing. They are new so still work and look great. Still think I will soak my old one for the heck of it. Thanks again for all of your ideas.
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