How to clean my wool pressing mat
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How to clean my wool pressing mat
Hi, I'm new here, registered quite awhile ago, but want to start participating. Looks like quite an active group!
My wool pressing mat has started getting those ugly yellow marks from using a hot iron on it. I really hate looking at it all stained like that. I understand you can wash it by hand, but is there something that will remove that yellow staining better than regular detergent? Thanks
My wool pressing mat has started getting those ugly yellow marks from using a hot iron on it. I really hate looking at it all stained like that. I understand you can wash it by hand, but is there something that will remove that yellow staining better than regular detergent? Thanks
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I have no idea how to clean the mat itself.
I made a muslin "pillowcae/cover" for mine when I got it.
For two reasons - I got the one for horses and it may not be as ice as the "quilter quality" ones because it does shed a bit - and i know how my ironing board cover gets those marks and stains.
I made a muslin "pillowcae/cover" for mine when I got it.
For two reasons - I got the one for horses and it may not be as ice as the "quilter quality" ones because it does shed a bit - and i know how my ironing board cover gets those marks and stains.
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I used an old disposable razor (that I was going to toss) and shaved the burnt areas off the wool mat. It worked great! I started laying an old linen tea towel over the top while pressing blocks and it is working fine. Thanks everyone
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By the way, I made my own wool mat by crocheting it with wool yarn and felting it. It's as good as any mat that you buy and cost much less (used Hobby Lobby coupons to buy the yarn). I can look up the instructions if anyone wants them.