How To Clean Your Cricut Mats
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Have your Cricut mats started to lose their stick? Well, it might not be time to throw them away quite yet! Did you know that you can clean your mats to quickly and simply revive them and add many more hours of creative life to them?
In just a few easy steps, Cricut expert Emma Jewell talks you through how to clean your Cricut mats with ease. These tips are applicable to the mats for all Cricut digital cutting machines, including the Explore, Air Maker and Joy series mats!
Watch this fantastic video to learn all of Emma's top tips and tricks to maintaining your mats!
You will need...
- scraper tool
- a sink, bath or water basin which is bigger than your mat so that it can be fully submerged
- washing up liquid
How to clean your mats
- Scrape all the excess material from your mat
- Run a shallow warm bath, sink or basin of water with just a little gentle washing up liquid
- Put your mat in to soak for 10 minutes, ensuring it is fully submerged in the water
- Carefully rub the sticky surface with your fingertips to remove any debris - do not use a scrubber or any harsh chemicals, as this may damage the sticky surface
- Leave your mat to air dry indoors overnight - this will re-activate the stick
- Store your mats with the clear cover - ideally hanging up, so that dust does not collect on the sticky surface when it's not in use
When should I replace my mats?
At the end of the day, your mat is classed as a consumable product - it will lose its stick eventually, even with the most diligent care.
You should replace your mat when you find that it isn't holding your vinyl or paper in place when it's being cut. If the mat isn't doing its job, you might end up wasting vinyl, so it's best to invest in a new mat whenever you need to.