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Finally
A year ago my BF gave me a mushroom brush to clean my cutting mats with. I cleaned and moisturized my cutting mats and changed the blade in the favorite rotary cutter! That's why this is titled "Finally", only took a year.
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I say better late than never! But I know it feels good to have that chore done!!
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How do you clean and moisturizer? I never heard of that before.
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Mine lays flat 99% of the time and I usually wipe it down each time after using it. I use a micro fiber cloth and a baby brush then a micro fiber rag. it's every bit 10 years old.
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Here are the directions I used. Use a mild detergent and the mushroom brush to clean. Separate step from the moisturizing. I have a farm kitchen sink so all but my big mat fit in there. The big mat I did in the bathtub. It was too wide so I soaked it one way and then other. Dry flat. OLFA Cutting Mats love moisture!It is recommended that you soak your mat from time to time. Your self healing mat loves moisture. To soak it, put your mat in a bathtub or large container (would have to be large so it can lay flat) and soak it for 15-20 minutes in a solution of 1/4 cup white vinegar to every gallon of cool water. Let me repeat, cool water. Do this every so often to help extend its useful life. |
If you happened to buy one of the basket made in Africa from a quilt show vendor, those need to be remositerized too at least once a year. I spray mine with a water hose and let air dry. The baskets are made from living reeds and need moisture to no dry out and crack over the years.
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Does this work on both the green mats and the white ones (JoAnn's)? Thanks for posting this info.
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Absolutely, better late than never.
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FYI--All baskets made from natural reed need a bit of moisture, that includes those pricey ones from "party" plans. I give mine a quick swish through tepid water and place them upside down to dry. The drying area should be out of sun and away from heat vents. Before quilting attacked me, I was a basket maker.
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The white JoAnn mats are not self healing so soaking it won't have any effect though the brush cleaning should help clean out embedded fabrics.
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