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Wow I didn't know about the soaking the mats never gave it a thought they would break. Thanks for the info. Sue
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Soaking is news to me, too. Will soak my mats over the weekend. Thanks!
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Soak larger mats on the kitchen floor overnight with wet bath towels on top.
Do the other side the next night. Jan in VA |
BellaBoo - Thanks for the info. Like other posters, I don't have a tub big enough for my large mat to lay flat.
Jan in VA - Do you think I could put my mat on a table (non wood) and spray it down and then let it sit overnight or do I need to have the wet bath towels? QuiltPat - Now, why didn't I think of about duct tape! That would keep it from getting worse. Thanks for the idea! Tessagin- I quit buying good scissors for that reason also. Dropping them on basement concrete floor really does a number on them. I have at least two pair sitting in the closet that I can't bring myself to throw away. |
Originally Posted by q.alba
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.....Jan in VA - Do you think I could put my mat on a table (non wood) and spray it down and then let it sit overnight or do I need to have the wet bath towels?.....
Jan in VA |
I've never heard about soaking mats either but am going to do it tomorrow! Thanks for that great hint.
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When you can afford a new one , cut this one into smaller mats. To take to class to use for small sections in other places etc. in the meantime. I found duck tape on the side you do not use for cutting and then soak. I use the bath. No one gives instructions on keeping them in tip top condition .ie how to clean when fluff in the cuts.
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DottyMo, thanks for the advice. I haven't used the mat since the crack occurred. If the crack proves to be a problem, I decided I would cut it up and use the pieces. I think that using the Duck tape will be the best solution. Let's hear it for Duck tape! I plan on splurging and buying one of the "fancy" designer rolls. Maybe hot pink or a leopard. Can't have this old mat that has served me well fixed up with drab gray even though it will be on the back!
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My boys cracked mine fighting many years ago. I guess it made a good weapon for one of them. I used duck tape until they had saved enough money to replace it. I still have the duck taped mat. They replaced it but the old one that is already "hurt" comes in handy sometime. That was around 15 years ago.
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don't throw the mat away. Cut into pieces to use in the bottom of totes. Just cover with fabric and it is easy to remove and wash to keep the bottom of the tote clean and gives support to it also
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