Pat and pups

Cleaning cutting mats. I have been using a rag or sponge with a little dish soap on it. I wring it out till it's almost dry then scrub the mat. Is there a better method?

IdahoSandy

I am with you here as the ones I brought were duller than my most dullest blade. I also brought a new Ofla, didn't help, so maybe I will try a cheap rotary to try with cheap blades, it might work. Laughing here. Good luck.
IdahoSandy

EagarBeez

I have a self healing mat, after I have used it awhile, I get a dish of water with a squirt of dawn dish detergent. Take a soft brush and wash my mat (others put them in their bathtub). I get clean water (distilled) rinse the board. When it drys, I have a mat smoother which I use. Mat is like new and blades work like going through butter

pollym44

So did I. Don't like them at all. Might as well bite the bullet and buy the real thing. :x

vjjo743

I am happy with mine. They cut really good.

pojo

I haven't had any problem with my blades.

manley

Hey, you all, I did open another pack and turned my cutting mat over and this package is apparently o.k. I will use these up but I think I'll buy the others from now on. Some things work better for some than others. Thanks for letting me vent and also for you help. Happy quilting and should I say "cutting" :mrgreen:

Cheri_J

I have the same issue with olfa blades. I must have gotten a bad batch because two out of the five needed replacing almost immediately. I am going to order the harbor freight blades with my next paycheck.

BizyStitches

I'm still using the same blade from Harbor Freight for several months now. I have not any problems at all and mine is lasting a long time. Good luck

BarbaraSue

I haven't tried mine yet from Harbor Freight. They also have the small suction handle for rulers and narrow things there at a good price, under $3.