Repairing a cutting mat to new condition

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09-12-2010, 10:58 AM

#71

Mousie

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Originally Posted by Linda58

I wipe my mat down at least once a week with a very damp lint free cotton dish towel and leave it to air dry. I wipe it every time I cut batting. Now that I read this, I think I will turn it over and do the backside too!

oh, we have to clean our backsides! :thumbup:

09-12-2010, 11:03 AM

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Charleen DiSante

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Could it be that you always cut in that same spot, lining up the measuring line?
I noticed those deep lines in a LQS that used cutting boards.
This board IS awesome with tips and positive stuff! Thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by katiebear1

I soaked mine for an hour last night and then gave them a gentle scrub with dish soap and rinsed them well. It really didn't seem to help alot. I still have a couple of deep lines in mine and they are only a year old. Maybe I should do it after each project.

09-12-2010, 11:05 AM

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THIS THREAD HAS MADE MY DAY , WHO HAS MORE FUN THAN QUILTERS? I THINK WE ALL BETTER GET BACK TO OUR SEWING MACHINES. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE

09-12-2010, 11:09 AM

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THIS THREAD HAS MADE MY DAY , WHO HAS MORE FUN THAN QUILTERS? I THINK WE ALL BETTER GET BACK TO OUR SEWING MACHINES. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE

Hey, back off! Its lunch time (PST). We're allowed!

09-12-2010, 11:11 AM

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quiltluvr

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Awesome tip! Too bad it's not included in the packaging when you buy them.

09-12-2010, 11:15 AM

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Linda58

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Originally Posted by Mousie

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Originally Posted by Linda58

oh, we have to clean our backsides! :thumbup:

ROFLMBO

09-12-2010, 11:28 AM

#77

moreland

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Originally Posted by Lacelady

How big is it? I am trying to think what on earth I could soak my large (36in long) mat in?

The bathtub?

09-12-2010, 12:14 PM

#78

patdesign

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Thanks for the information, this is definitely one I will try as I have several that could use some help.

09-12-2010, 12:16 PM

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patdesign

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Originally Posted by Lacelady

How big is it? I am trying to think what on earth I could soak my large (36in long) mat in?

The bathtub?

I think the lady with the kiddie pool remark has a good idea, I would put this in my pool but think maybe there would be too much chlorine. I do wipe mine down with a damp handi wipe when it gets too linty, but the soak sounds like a good idea.