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What is the best way to clean cutting mat?

Old 02-22-2011, 01:33 PM
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I didn't know about the soaking either. Great idea, I've had my mat forever. To get the fuzzies out I have used a wad of batting, you know the slivers that aren't really worth anything. Works for me.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:12 PM
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I clean my cutting mats with a rubber cement pickup or frisket pickup - it's a little square of crepe rubber sold in the fine arts section of your craft store or in the office supply store near the glues or drafting supplies.

It really pulls the fibers out of the crevices and cleans up the surface.
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Old 02-22-2011, 04:52 PM
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I'd like to do the soaking thing but don't have anything flat that is 24" x 36". What do others use please.
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Old 02-22-2011, 04:56 PM
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never knew that either
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Old 02-22-2011, 05:59 PM
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Could you put a wet bath towel onto of it for a couple of hours??
I've used my lint roller with success but can see that doesn't help with the resealing just cleans it.
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:05 PM
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I love this board, you learn something new everyday!! Thank you for the tips.
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:39 PM
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Seriously? Soak it in water? I have had cutting mats for years and never knew that. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!
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Old 02-22-2011, 07:11 PM
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Don't go soaking them yet. Someone needs to search this topic first. I think one of the companies, Olfa maybe, said to NOT put them in water.
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Old 02-22-2011, 09:08 PM
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Wet towell sounds like a great idea. Thanks
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Old 02-23-2011, 12:31 AM
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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. Thanks for the tip BellaBoo!! You have just saved us all a ton of money -- cutting mats aren't cheap!
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