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Beginners Guide: How to Clean Cricut Mat and Make it Sticky Again

How to Clean Cricut Mat ?

Cricut mats are sticky cutting mats that hold the material as it passes through the Cricut cutting machine. Generally, Cicut cutting mats should be used continuously for 40-50 times before they start to wear out. But cutting mat will not last forever. Over time, they will begin to wear out and lose their stickiness.

When your Cricut cutting mat gets dirty and loses its stickiness, you may start to wonder: should you clean the mat? Or just throw it in the trash can and buy a new one? How to clean your cricut mat? There are many ways to extend the lifespan of the cutting mat, which means you don't have to spend money to buy a new one. By carefully reading this practical article full of useful tips, you will learn how to clean cricut mat quickly and easily, and even restick it. 

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How to Clean Cricut Mat

How often Should You Clean Cricut Mat?

It is wise to clean the cutting mat regularly. Before introducing how to clean Cricut mat, you need to know how often should you clean Cricut mat. Actually, it depends on how often you use the cutting mat and the type of material. If you work with Cricut mats every day, you need to clean the mats more frequently than someone who does it once a week.

Depending on the type of material used, most Cricut mats need to be cleaned after 2-4 cuts. If you use felt, denim, glitter vinyl, or leather materials that leave a lot of debris, you may need to clean the mat more frequently. Material cut with a blade will generate more dust or debris. After cutting the wood with a blade, you especially need to clean the mat. However, if you insist on using smooth materials such as vinyl and cardstock, you can reduce the number of cleanings and get out of trouble. And after 4-5 times of cleaning, it comes into the original status and is sticky.


How to Clean Cricut Mat?

So how to clean a Cricut mat? To clean the Cricut mat, you firstly need to use a scraper tool or tweezers to remove large debris on the surface of the mat. Don't forget the edge of the mat. Even on the edge of the mat, the plastic scraper can work well. Avoid scratching the mat. Scratching will push material fragments deeper into the adhesive. Gently pull the edge of the scraper tool onto the surface of the cutting mat. The tool should remove excess small fragments, loose hair or fluff. If you don't have a Cricut scraper tool, you can use an old credit card or HTVRONT tools to remove debris from the cutting mat. Simply traverse the edge of the card across the surface of the mat to release the debris.

Next, you can use these tools to clean the Cricut mat deeply.

1. Cleaning Cricut Mat with Plastic Brush

Firstly, you should keep the mat flat, support it on a firm surface, and place it in the sink. The next step is to put some warm water on the mat and use a hard-bristled plastic brush to scrub gently in circular motions until the entire surface of the mat is cleaned. And then the only thing is to pat dry with paper towels, and allow the mat to dry completely to restore its stickiness.

2. Cleaning Cricut Mat with Awesome Spray

Before adopting this method, please note that the method is provided by some users. At first, you put cleaning spray on the mat lasting for roughly 5-10 minutes. After that, a spatula is used to gently scrape the residue off the surface of the mat and start pushing the blanket off the mat. There is a need to press it with moderate pressure so as to ensure the normal drop of fibers and other items. The last thing is to clean the cutting mat with cold or warm water, and then keep it dry with lying flat or hanging vertically for one hour or so. Upon completion, the Cricut mat becomes sticky and brand-new closer to a new machine.

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How to Make Cricut Mat Sticky Again?

The first and foremost thing you should do is to clean the mat in order to utilize a scraper tool to remove dust, debris or other remaining materials. Then, clean the mat with baby wipes or soap and water. After the mat is dry, tape off the edges to prepare the mat to apply new adhesive, and use masking tape to protect the outer boundary. And then you should apply adhesive onto the Cricut mat, allowing it to become dry for 10-15 minutes. Removing the tape is the final step of using the cutting mat after dry.


How to Protect Cricut Mat in the Future?

The straightforward means to protect Cricut mat in the future is to employ a protective sheet every time. This method can be a helper in keeping the mat from dust, lint, and pet dander that's shown in the air. Notably, the sheet can be divided into two sides: One is sticky to the mat, while the other side does not. As such, it's advisable to use the sticky side to protect the mat carefully. 

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