question soak cutting mat
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Soaking these mats is ridiculous. The material they are made of is waterproof, not absorbant. No amount of soaking is going to do a thing for a mat.
They all cut well until they get too many little grooves in them from the rotary cutters-- then they don't cut as well. When yours gets that way, flip it over and use the other side until it's worn out too, then buy a new mat. Don't waste your time soaking.
They all cut well until they get too many little grooves in them from the rotary cutters-- then they don't cut as well. When yours gets that way, flip it over and use the other side until it's worn out too, then buy a new mat. Don't waste your time soaking.
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The purpose is not to soak to rejuevenate the mat, but to clean it after you have cut fleece, Minkee, batting, etc. so that you can get the fibers out of your mat. I have never soaked one of mine. I wet a sponge with warm water and a little Dawn and wash the mat, then use a Mr. Clean eraser and rub gently. Let the mat dry thoroughly laying flat before using it again.
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I don't either. I just use a magic eraser and wipe it down good. Then I use a micro fiber cloth to dry it off. I've been using my kitchen table more often since easier on my back. It's more solid and flat than the folding table I was using. It has since really flattened in the areas where there was minimal warp. I cut every piece of fabric I have on my mat. So far so good.
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I thank you and all the ladies at my quilt retreat thank you for your comments and wisdom. Some of us were clueless and just reading the responses have given many of us the knowledge we needed to understand the issue.
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