ArchaicArcane

That's exactly what I was going to mention. I think its possible the gummy crumbly type erasers might do the best, but almost any eraser should work.

There's a product from a Canadian Company called Jonny Seww that does this. I have one of their blocks, I think it works better than an eraser, but the eraser is cheaper.

http://www.jonnyseww.com/cleaning_block.html - no real picture of it though. If get into the sewing room, and off this computer at any point today, I'll try to shoot a pic of it.

Latrinka

I just got a new mat for my Alto's QuiltCut2 for Mother's Day! I think they all eventually have to be replaced.

CAS49OR

Call Olfa? They might like to help.

meanmom

I have one of those whits mats from joAnns. It is not that old and is shot. I used a coupon but it wasn't cheap. I need to get my GS swimming pool to try to clean it. There are a lot of spots where I can hardly cut any more. I would really love a 4 ft x4 ft mat to cover my whole cutting table. I have searched and they are just too much for me. I bought a lottery ticket this morning. Maybe I can afford one tomorrow if I win.

jclinganrey

Such a wealth of knowledge on this board! Thanks ladies - - - Jane

Quiltbeagle

I have a large mat and no place to soak it, so I just use a spray bottle and wet it every so often...will let it soak in and spray a second time, then third (or until it stops soaking up the water). I then spray the back the same way. I use distilled water because our well water is just awful, full of rust and sulpher. My mat is 10 years old and still looks almost new.

sweetlummi

all good to know I am getting one next week cut throw my other mat. I have been looking on line for a mat . Any one know a good online shop to get one so far I'm thinking of connection thread.

captlynhall

Wow! I have never heard of that. Thanks for sharing. Those things cost so much, keeping them in good condition leaves more money to buy fabric.

localgirl1

I think Olfa self healing mats has a lifetime warranty. Take a digital pic and send it to them with a description of your mat.

peacebypiece

localgirl:
Whose lifetime? It has been my experience that when something breaks, it's lifetime has expired