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#22
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"?
#26
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Clifton NJ
Posts: 129
Don't use the same lines to cut all time- Soon they will not self heal.
Also you have paid for both sides of the mat- so use both sides. You don't really need the lines- Use your ruler as your guide when cutting.
Evelyn
Also you have paid for both sides of the mat- so use both sides. You don't really need the lines- Use your ruler as your guide when cutting.
Evelyn
#27
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 368
I wipe down my mats with a soapy, wet kitchen sponge with dish soap, then ripe with clean water. If I have batting stuck in the cutting lines I use one of those throw away credit cards we all get. Carefully rub it the length of the strip of batting. This works better when the mat is slightly damp. It cleans up beautifully. I try to reserve one of my old mats for cutting batting only as it does stick to the mat. I turn my mats around on a regular basis so I haven't had much problem with deep cut lines. I do prefer the green mats. I believe that is Omnigrid.
#28
I JUST broke down and bought a new green Olfa 24x36 last week at JoAnns on sale 40%off and with my 10% off as well) because after 20 years of constant daily use, my old blue Olfa was beyond responding to my usual cleanings. I have made about 100 purses with fusible fleece and the fleece fibers were really getting stuck in the mat. It was used to death even before I started making purses, so I am retiring it gracefully. I didn't know about soaking it in vinegar and water, so I will give it a try. In any case, If it is just too far gone, I can always use it for just a work mat because all the markings are still clear. BTW, I bought Joann's 32x58 white mat, and every cut shows. It ISN'T for rotary cutters!! And, it wasn't cheap! So disappointed! I have it under my new mat because I don't have any other place to store it!
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