How To Make My Cricut Mat Sticky Again

Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper.

How to make my cricut mat sticky again.

So to counter this problem many scrappers have come up with different methods of making the mats last longer or making them sticky again. I used la s totally awesome spray from dollar tree. Run the baby wipes on your cricut mat softly as you cover everything. You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat.

After cleaning and rinsing your mat allow it to air dry. The sticky cutting mat will hold the contact paper while the contact paper holds your material. Step 2 slowly spray or apply the sticky spray and coat the surface of the cricut mat evenly. If you don t have a dollar tree near you here is a link to buy it online.

In a similar vein some crafters use nail varnish remover to get rid of any mat residue but we think this is a little risky we ve ruined a mat s stickiness before using this method. You can use lint rollers to remove any build up on your cricut mat. Place the mat in the sink. Make sure that you use alcohol and bleach free wipes if you don t you might find that the wipes permanently destroy any hope of making your cricut mat sticky again.

Otherwise your mat will never be sticky again. Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns. Wash with warm soapy water. You can use them alongside with lint rollers.

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. This is especially handy when you are cutting fabric so you don t get all the fuzzies stuck to your mat. Once your contact paper gets dirty simply peel it off and replace it. For starters you can try soaking and washing your mat with warm soapy water.

Applying glue can be an effective way to make the mats sticky again. Ensure that the wipes are free from alcohol. But you have to use the glue appropriately. These are the ways i have read about so far using a lint roller roll the lint roller back and forth over the cutting pad to get all the paper pieces and paper fuzzies off the mat.

Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat.