How To Make A Cutting Mat Sticky Again

Open the bottle of goo gone and dribble a little around the mat.

How to make a cutting mat sticky again.

If you deep cleaned big debris from the mat then it may no longer be sticky. How can you restick your mat again. Place the mat in the sink. Take the dirty silhouette cutting mat and lay it on a flat surface such as a counter or table.

Run lukewarm water over the mat then use a plastic hard bristled brush to gently scrub in a circular motion until the entire surface of the mat is clean. Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat. Once i feel fairly certain that the old sticky is gone grab the dish soap and give your mat a good washing. You will need to make it sticky again.

Now it s time to make it sticky. Remove the original sticky layer. You should be able to see all the nasties coming off your mat. Grab your sponge and start a scrubbin.

Here are the crucial steps you need to follow. You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat. You have cleaned your mat. Your mat has the original layer that was once sticky.

Once your contact paper gets dirty simply peel it off and replace it. Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. This is especially handy when you are cutting fabric so you don t get all the fuzzies stuck to your mat.