susanwilley

I have read on the QB how to clean and restore cutting matts by soaking them in a tub of water. But, with the Altos being on a wood base I don't think that's a good idea. Does anyone who has one have any tips for restoring the matt back to usable condition?

Painiacs

Can u wet a towel and put it on the board!?

Janetlmt

The cutting surface is removeable. It is only attached by double sided tape.

BellaBoo

The water will only work for self healing mats. I don't think the Alto mat is self healing, doesn't feel like it. It wouldn't do any good to soak it. I wash mine with soap and water at the sink, dry with a towel and then put more double sided tape on the back and reattach to the base. I tend to get pencil/pen marks all over the white mat.

susanwilley

Thanks for your help everyone! I didn't realize the matt was on the base with tape or that it isn't a self healing matt!

AngieS

I didn't know that you could put your mat into water? WOW!