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Old 03-03-2014, 07:09 PM
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I had no idea I was supposed to soak my mat! Trying it now
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Old 03-03-2014, 07:14 PM
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I'm doing mine for the first time today. Just wondered how often I SHOULD be doing it. Or if it will really make a difference or not. Not sure how long it will take to dry, but I don't plan on cutting anything this week anyway so I figure it will be fine.
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Old 03-03-2014, 07:48 PM
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Never heard of soaking the mat--thanks for sharing!!
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Old 03-03-2014, 07:56 PM
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Already dry.......feels good. Next time I cut, I'll see if it helped.
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Old 03-03-2014, 08:13 PM
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I did this a few times... did not see any difference.
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Old 03-03-2014, 11:29 PM
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I have a June Taylor mat and ironing board which is desperate for a clean and a soak. Will it ruin the glue.?
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Old 03-04-2014, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Lori S View Post
I did this a few times... did not see any difference.
Me either...My last mat was pitiful before I replaced it. So I decided with the new one I would take better care. I can't tell a difference at all after soaking.
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:25 AM
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I'm certainly going to try this before I replace my well used mat!
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:52 AM
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Well! Who knew? I am going to at least wipe mine down. Don't think I have anyplace big enough to soak it.
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Old 03-04-2014, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Lori S View Post
I did this a few times... did not see any difference.
Same here, didn't notice any difference. What is the purpose? Hydration? Didn't do anything to improve the mat.
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