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    Old 02-23-2011, 01:49 AM
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    These are the care instructions I've found on the olfa website:

    OLFA ROTARY MAT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
    • Use only Rotary Cutters and Blades. Knives with a fixed blade may damage this mat.
    • Keep mat flat, never rolled.
    • Do not expose to extreme condition. Keep out of direct sunlight. Both cold and heat
    could cause the mat to crack or become brittle.
    • Do not iron.
    • Avoid cutting repeatedly in the same spot to avoid excessive wear. For double-sided
    mats, rotate and flip mat periodically.
    • To clean, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Avoid harsh chemicals.
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    Old 02-23-2011, 02:15 AM
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    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.
    Bath rub?
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    Old 02-23-2011, 03:03 AM
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    As I understand it, there's no need to soak it, just lay it in a bath of warm water with some mild detergent or liquid soap and scrub it gently with a soft brush. Rinse with fresh tepid water and dry flat on a towel NOT in sunlight or near a direct heat source. Mine are 24" x 36" as well and I just let them roll gently up the sides of the bath while I clean them then push them gently too and fro in the water. When they're not left there for any length of time, it does them no harm. I have two different brands, treat them both like this and they're like new. :-D
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    Old 02-23-2011, 03:31 AM
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    When bits of thread, batting, etc. get embedded in my cutting mat, I just rub over the threads with a large pencil eraser. It works great to get those little threads and bits of fluff out of the grooves made by the rotary cutter.
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    Old 02-23-2011, 03:58 AM
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    I take aball of foil and rub it over the mat and that removes all the fuzz
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    Old 02-23-2011, 04:41 AM
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    I didn't know you should soak your mat either. Do you put the whole pat a tub of water and just wet it down good and let it dry?
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    Old 02-23-2011, 04:44 AM
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    Have to try that. Thanks for the tip.
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    Old 02-23-2011, 05:00 AM
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    LOL. I've NEVER "reconditioned" my cutting mat. Poor things is many, many years old and still going strong, but I guess I am an "abusive mother" since it hasn't gotten it's bath. Do you just wipe it down with water and let it dry???
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    Old 02-23-2011, 05:00 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.
    Thanks I never knew this !
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    Old 02-23-2011, 05:01 AM
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    How do you know if your mat is self healing one? Is there a particular brand?
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