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09-17-2014, 06:23 PM

#31

ccthomas

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If they get dried and crack, after the soak would it be good to use a hair conditioner or lotion and then dry any excess to make sure none get on fabric?

09-17-2014, 08:19 PM

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oldtisme

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Originally Posted by Chester the bunny

Looks like this might do the trick, and you can clean your countertops with it too.
http://www.scotch-brite.com/wps/port...89+4337&rt=rud

Not sure about my cutting mat but I'll be looking at this for my granite counter tops instead of their specific cleaner then polisher.

09-17-2014, 08:25 PM

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oldtisme

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Originally Posted by rebeljane

I use a scotch-brite pad on my cutting mat and it works great.

Ditto this rebeljane, I scrub my mats with this then use a chalkboard eraser to pick up all the lint that was scrubbed up I also fip my mat over when cutting batting. IMHO that batting is so hard to get out of grooves in a mat I wont cut it on the right side of my mat & I'm just a beginner but learned real fast on that one lol.
Jeri

09-17-2014, 08:36 PM

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oldtisme

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Originally Posted by kathyd

If you're just looking to clean up fabric "fuzzies" I have had success with just rubbing a scrap of quilt batting over the mat.

I seen on the Board to have a scrap piece of batting to stick cut up threads to when doing clippings or just cleaning off the quilt, it works great, then just grab up the threads off the batting piece & throw them away. I've been using the same piece of batting for a couple months now it works great.

09-17-2014, 08:51 PM

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scrapnut

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http://flourishingpalms.blogspot.com...nd-smiles.html

I just read this post regarding cleaning mats. It is free and worth a try IMO

09-18-2014, 04:44 AM

#36

Mamia

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I was told to soak mine in a tub of water with a little soap and just wipe with a clean cloth and this heals the mat and cleans it. This is all I do with mine and this is suppose to make it last longer.

09-18-2014, 05:12 AM

#37

paoberle

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I would try baking soda, Borax, or even toothpaste. If all else fails, WD-40 will take off almost anything. Just be sure to clean the mat well to remove any residue.

09-18-2014, 05:57 AM

#38

MERRYG

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I have used a sanding sponge from the hardware store. You have to wipe your mat down after but it worked well. I really like the fiskars mats because they have both sides with grids.

09-18-2014, 08:30 AM

#39

madamekelly

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Originally Posted by Roberta

I saw this on Nancy's Notions and wondered if anyone has come up with something we might already have that would work just as well? The budget it tight and I'd hate to waste money on this if there is something I might already have in the house that would work just as well. My cutting mat is showing signs of age and needs cleaning and this looks fast and easy.

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...ortby=ourPicks

I just use a silicone spatula, and then stick it in the shower and scrub it with a cheap dish brush from the dollar tree. I also used LA's totally awesome to remove marks and adhesive gunk. I use my cutting mat as a table cover when using Elmer's glue, so it gets washed quite often.