What is the best way to clean cutting mat?

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02-25-2011, 08:54 AM

#111

pegquilter8

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A bathtub will work. If too wide slide up and down the sides of tub. BUT lay flat to dry.

02-25-2011, 07:39 PM

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passionpiecer

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I have never heard that before. I think I will ty it thanks

02-27-2011, 01:47 AM

#113

Annya

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Craftygirl

I'd like to do the soaking thing but don't have anything flat that is 24" x 36". What do others use please.

If you fill your bath with cold water until just over the mat when you have it resting onto pots,or plastic containers to keep it flat. Put a few heavy items on top so it will not float away. Leave the mat for about 2 hours and then wipe the mat and lay it on the floor, table where ever until it is dry. Make sure the mat is flat. It works great.

02-27-2011, 08:03 AM

#114

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Thank you all for some very interesting answers to my dilemma. I'm going to try the credit card and then will soak the mat if that doesn't work. (I'm lazy, what can I tell ya?)
I know I can always count on you wonderful ladies to give me great info and direction.

02-27-2011, 08:08 AM

#115

katykwilt

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I just cleaned my mat (58 x 32") with one of those miracle cloths that is supposed to clean anything without chemicals. I can't soak this one, but after a cutting spree on a bunch of fleece, I wet the cloth with warm water and went for it. Worked great.

I also use these cloths to clean the carpet after fur-ball attacks. Cold water works and doesn't set any stains. (No, I don't sell the crazy things. :) -- just use them.

02-27-2011, 09:42 AM

#116

susanwilley

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This is why I just love this board. This place is just jammed packed with information! Thanks for sharing!

02-27-2011, 10:58 AM

#117

cdufur

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Remember if your mat is a self healing mat it needs to be refreshed once a year by letting it absorb water for a couple of hours and then dry naturally. It keeps the mat like new.

I did not know that! I guess I will be "soaking" mats today.

02-27-2011, 11:29 AM

#118

nana4baj

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I sure learn alot on this site......I didn't know to soak your mat and let dry......Thanks for the advice........... :) :) :thumbup:

02-27-2011, 04:27 PM

#119

quiltinggranny

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Do you soak the mat in a tub/shower stall or just mist it?

02-27-2011, 08:10 PM

#120

Jbarrow

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I was told this by the Olfa rep at the IQF in Houston, Texas a year or so ago...he said to get warm water and dish soap, soak couple of hours and rinse....I asked why there wasn't instructions about this when you buy the mat and his comment was, "I guess so you will buy another one"....