THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN AND RE STICK YOUR CRICUT MATS
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- In this video I share 5 tips on how to clean and re stick your Cricut cutting mats. I will also give tips on the correct way to use your pink fabric grip mat. These techniques make my Cricut mats last a very long time. I hope you enjoy the video and give it a thumbs up if it was helpful!
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I have had my mats for ten plus years. If they are not sticky enough I use Zig 2 Way Glue with the jumbo tip.
Wow!! Thanks for the tip!! :)
Me too! 😁
I do the same, jumbo zig 2 way glue, I have about 5 mats that I rotate, I usually use 2 or 3 while cutting a project, I like to keep the small pieces on the mat till I am ready to glue to do not lose them, and in 10 years since I had cricut I had to throw away only one, and not due to stickness issue but it was so much loved and used that the sides of it finally cracked.
Do you apply the glue once all over th mat or everytime where you need it?
@@anarodesno5620 I was about to ask the same thing lol
Before I remove a clear sheet from a mat for the first time I use a sharpie and write the word ON in the upper left corner. If I try to put it on the wrong way it read NO. Works great.
Great idea
Making a design on the clear cover - freakin genius! Have you ever slipped on one of them? I saw my life flash in front of my eyes the other day Bc it fell off my desk and I couldn’t find it on the carpet right away lol
Thanks! 💕Oh no!!! lol I'm surprised that hasn't happened to me 😂
I have slipped before 😂 I started to hang my mats sticky side to the wall by a command hook! The clear covers stay hung up at all times, then when I’m done with my mat, I just hang it backwards back on the hook and the clear sheet is lined up perfectly every time! Also helps me to keep dog hair contamination minimal cause the hair clings to that plastic!
Megan Milligan 😂😂!! Glad you’re ok 😅
okay i thought i was the only one! haha
Me too, awful experience lololololol
Also, by having a sticker or vinyl on your clear sheet it helps you to know which side should go back down each time so that you aren't putting the dusty side down.
That's what I do, with a piece of washi tape. Great minds and all that...
I took a handheld punch to the edge and matched up my ScanNCut mats with each cover. Also helps know which mat is older/different.
I wrote on the front top of the clear protector sheet the word TOP so I know which way to put it back every time
That is a great idea, I will have to try
agh!! how is this so simple yet so brilliant?!!? doing it right now!! thank you!!
Don't throw the mats away when they won't stick anymore. Purchase Aleene's Tack It Over and Over glue. Tape the sides and then spread a thin coat of glue on the mat. Let it dry for 24 hours. It restocks the mat. If you get to the point where you want to throw the mat away, Don't. You can use the mat for other crafts. Not necessarily for a cutting mat. I use it to cover my craft table. It has grid lines. I've also used the mat as a stencil. The mats can be cut.
Awesome!! Thank you so much for the great tips!!
I repurposed an old mat by using the Cricut to cut several sizes of hexagons “hexies” to use for English Paper Piecing inserts. I can follow Sue Daley’s glue pen method with them and reuse them over and over.
Amazing! Thank you x
I've used them for ice barriers for tie dye 😀
Awesome ideas!
Yes, I had to learn how to prevent my mat from getting lint on it at first and didn't realized that keeping the clear sheet was essential. So, this is how I found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
I am so thankful for your trick with the fabric grip mat and the clear transfer paper! I almost messed up my whole cricut maker yesterday because the adhesive of the mat started to not work so well anymore. THANK YOU for all those tricks!
Thank you! Im doing my initial set up now after months of wanting one and I just felt the need to check on the care of the mats. I am a little anxious to use the pink mat but As I do my research, I will get there.
I absolutely love the idea of using the contact sheet on the fabric mat! Thank you!
These tips are extremely helpful. I'm somewhat new to crafting and using my ancient cricut, but my sticky mats are already a lot less sticky. I thought I was gonna have to toss them soon, but I think I can save them now! Thank you so much☺
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After watching a few of your videos I have learned so much. You get to the point, you give clear instructions, and it’s enjoyable. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.😊👍
I appreciate this. I agree the awesome spray cleans the mat but strips all the sticky off. Thank you for the tips. 💜
Thank you! This is very helpful. I was especially glad to know to avoid the margins where the rollers go. I have used spray adhesive, sprayed lightly. I think your was is much better. I will try it.
Great tips. I'm afraid to list all that I picked up from it at the risk of sounding cricut ignorant. Thank you so much.
The lint roller tip is what saved me from getting mad and throwing out a green matt that had only been used 3 times but had dog and human hair stuck to it that didn't want to come off with scrubbing! Thank you!
Tbh my mats were almost completely black!!! This helped soooo much !!!!!!!! That you Kayla!!!!
I just got my first Cricut Maker last week! I was wondering the other day how to maintain them/keep clean from debris etc. Looking forward to all the videos and I just subscribed.
Good tips! I learned from watching a different video that using Awesome only works on the older mats, not the ones you can get currently.
I love the idea of putting a design on the clear cover!!!
Thank you, Kayla! I use the mats A LOT! I design and cut patterns and 'skins' for drum kits and other musical instruments. So, you can imagine how messed up my mats get. (Sawdust, different material shards, etc.) I quite honestly did not know these could be recycled in this manner. VERY helpful video and I am one grateful drummer! Have an astonishing evening!
That is so cool and creative!
I saw Justin Tyson yesterday. At a Robert Glasper concert. That guy stole the show! His 2 brain parts are like 2 independent working brains or something. xD
Thank you so much for this video. I just got a Cricut for Christmas and have been doing things with it since! My may needed a cleaning, and I followed one method I found online and now I’ve got spots where the adhesive is disappearing.. so thank you for showing how you clean yours and the true result of it. This will be how I clean mine from here on out!
You are a life saver!! In the middle of a project with a deadline.. didn’t have time to go to store.. worked enough for me to finish it 😁
Thank you so much for your tips!!! Will clean my mats today!!! And add some vinyl on the clean sheets - cute ideas
I use a small command hook (placed near my work space & out of the way) to hold my clear cover sheets while I am crafting. Thank you for your suggestions on cleaning the cutting mats.
Thanks best smart news.
That’s what i do also.
Thanks for sharing! I've been looking for a hack like this!!!
Thank you for the information about the pink mat, I was getting angry at the lack of sticky, will use your idea
did this just now with my light, regular and strong grip mats.... used regular dish soap and a new sponge....scrubbed each for about 2 mins.... blotted dry with a paper towel.... and OMG they are back to brand new after a drying for a couple of minutes!!! thank you for this!!! subscribed! XOXOXO
I recently used the Grove brand All Purpose cleaner on my mats and it worked great! I sprayed it on and used by scraper to get the hair and paper off then just wiped it off. I have the new mats and they’re almost like new again!
I kept all my mats I will try this since I have enough my to spare to see it it works. Thank you
OmG I just tried washing my mats. I was very nervous but thought I've nothing to lose. It is air drying that the moment and its sticky again. Thanks so much for the video xxx
Why I’m watching this? I don’t even have a Cricut lol
Hahaha me either. I havr a silhouette but I think it will work too
Tatiana Nichole Aw that’s cute 😂 other video recommendations will talk you into it soon 😂😂
LOL, you should get one, they're great!
Because you will find one one day on amazon that comes with everythinggggggggg just buy aleens tack it over an over to resurface your new mats when they aren’t sticky anymore
Just Sew Crafty it will my sister has a silhouette she does a lot of stuff that come out better than my explore air two
Thank you so much! I have just brought a second-hand Cricut Maker 3 that has come with so many vinyls and 3 mats, but the lady said I will need to buy new ones as hers lost their sticky... did your method with the dish soap and BOOM 💥 all 3 look like new and have stickiness back, yay! You have saved me so much money!!
Thanks for the tip about the masking tape when resticking the mat! Also cool tips about the fabric mat!
I love the idea of putting a design on the clear cover.😊👍
I'm SUPER glad you mentioned the masking tape as well as the potential to void the warranty! Honestly, you'd think that was obvious but truth be told- hadn't occurred to me and I was thinking about the spray. But they're not that expensive to just replace. However, I've wanted one of these machines for 15 years (or however long they've been around 😆) and am just now getting one so I'd hate to lose it. Ive only had it a few weeks 😆
Thanks Kayla, you did really great at explaining & demonstrating!
Thank you thank you! I thought of throwing my blue mat away! 🥺 This is awesome! Love your channel!! ❤️
Awesome thank you didn’t wanna have to go buy a mat just yet !! Works like magic 🤗
I have a fabric mat I’ve never used. Thanks for the tips!
🤩I LOVE THIS WAY OF CLEANING YOUR MAT I JUST TRIED IT OUT AND IT REALLY WORKS! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH🤩
I'm SO glad!!! :)
Great idea! Thank you so much I have thrown out so many mats without giving it another chance. Thanks!!
Thank you for the mat tips. I have used Awesome on the older style green mats without problems but I've heard it removes adhesive from the newer mats so haven't tried it lately
The diaper wipe cleaned my card mat and made it sticky again. So glad this worked. Thank you Kayla
Thanks for sharing your cleaning method. I personally use Awesome. I wet the mat, pour Awesome straight from the bottle and scrub using just my fingers. It only takes a couple of minutes to remove the dirt. I rinse and air dry. They get really clean and sticky. I’ve saved a couple of mats using a few pennies worth of Awesome.
That really helped me considering I am a first time Cricut user. Thank you!
Me too
Received my cricut joy in the mail today and used the sample vinyl to cut a crown and put that on the clear cover so I can find it again lol 😆 good to see others do that too. I got glitter on my mat from an unrelated to cricut project (one desk problems) so now I'm cleaning it already on day 1. Haha!
Thanks! This tutorial is so helpful!!! I was so scared of washing my mat but ints not sticking any more.
Thanks!
I'm so glad!!! I was worried at first too but it makes it nice and sticky again! :)
Love the ideas. Especially one for the pink mat.
I have used Awesome for years and have never had an issue.
I love the transfer tape tip for the fabric grip mat.
It works really well and my pink mat seems to last longer!! :)
Washing my mats with dish soap and water worked like a charm ☺️ thanks so much!!
I just got my Cricut a few weeks ago, so thank you! This video has been very helpful!
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Love the idea of putting some vinyl on the mat cover! Thanks!
I use Clorox wipes for mine and they work like a charm!
Thanks for the add-on. Looking forward to learning alot and having tons of fun!
I did exactly what you recommend...and it worked my mat is sticky again...thank you !
Never thought to add vinyl to my clear cover! Great idea!
Fantastic tip! Thank you so much. Worked perfectly on my blue and purple mats. I didn't have soap on hand though so I used laundry detergent and still worked perfectly 😅
I clean mine with dish soap works great an air dry an the adhesive is still there I love it
Thank you so very much! I am very very happy to have come across your vids. My children had just gotten me the cricut maker and I have NO clue how to do ANYTHING!! YIKES! Again....THANK YOU THANK YOU for making these videos for all!
Thank you! Been worried about my mats being dirty. I'm newer to the cricut life so this was prefect. And the soap and water worked perfect!!!
Thank you very much! Used the water, dish soap and sponge method and it worked great. Thank you again.
I LOVE the Awesome spray! I use a nylon scrub brush and GENTLY scrub. I use a damp cloth to wipe off the excess and leave to air dry. Have not had any problems.
Gosh, thank you for the tips on cleaning the mats! I’ve been beside myself, not knowing what to do. I cannot even get my vinyl to stick on my mats. They’re so dirty. And of course I purchased second hand. 😩
Going to give this a try!
I had no idea that it matter which side the clear cover went back on the mat! My mats are still sticky so I haven't messed them up Yet. Ms Kayla should wash them and then add a label to the top?? And this was another great tutorial! Packed with a lot of great tips. Thanks for teaching all of us. You're a pleasure to learn from.
Great idea to put a sticker on the cover! I lost one of them once and it got left on wood floors where I couldn't see it. I stepped on it and slipped and almost got taken out lol. Definitely going to do that!
I’m so excited I’m planning on getting my first cricut next month I can’t wait 😁
Be careful of customer service!
It’s been a while now how do you like it
@@LuinTathren why the warning for CS? Just curious? Ive never heard anyone talk about them
@@True_JokerJust be prepared to wait a VERY long time. And if you get to four hours, they will disconnect you.
Oh I have an amazing tip which was passed onto me from generations after generations. Even as a blacksmith my great-great grand uncle (who was also the original inventor) changed his life.
Hello ! I did use AWESOME SPRAY from dollar tree, I ruined a corner of the Mat because I let sit for a couple minutes, but did it quickly next time and works so well for me. Thanks for Sharing :)
I can't believe I didn't think of making a design on the cover for the mat! Pure Genius!
New to cricut and new subscriber - thank you for the helpful video 😊
great tip for the pink mat and I clean my mats the same way just dish soap and water tfs hugs
This is what I do as well. Dawn dish soap and a silicone scrubber, then I hang them on a hook in the garage to dry. Once dry...clean and sticky again
Cricut should come with these instructions! I didn't know half of this stuff and I tried to use the "Awesome" method, and it DID take the adhesive right off! A SUPER COSTLY MISTAKE!
Oh I know, so frustrating! I made that mistake too and completely ruined my mat.
They can't make money off of us if we knew these things. 🤫
@@TREWHIT1 precisely 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Tried this, and it worked like a charm. Good as new! Thanks for sharing :)
Awesome Idea, I tried it on the blue mat and it's like new! I love you so much ! Thank U!!!
Thank you for the good tips and a professionally done video, too.
I totally did this after watching your video cuz I had some dirty mats from going cricut crazy after I unboxed . Thankyou :)
Thank you. Kelly Barlow creations has a great one. I use goo gone, old credit card, painters tape and loctite and have not replaced cricut mats since 2008. I finally just treated myself to a 3 pack for 11.99. The mats had so many cuts in them. It was time to retire them.
Wow that is such a long time! That is awesome! I'll have to give that a try :)
@@KaylasCricutCreations let the goo gone sit for about 15 minutes you will see it gooey lol...scrape then wipe off, I place my painters tape around edges and spray 1 even coat let dry, place plastic back on. I like to save and reuse as much and as long as I can
I use Goo Gone too on my Cameo mats! I was beginning to think i was the only one. lol
Wow! I thought my mats look bad! 🙊 Thank's Kayla! Will need this in future.
lol!!! I let one get extra bad for the video 😆You're welcome. I'm glad it was helpful! 😀
I've used Awesome from the Dollar Tree with much success. I sprayed it all over the mat after taping around the edges with painter's tape. I only left it on about ten minutes then scraped it off using the same scraper you did, the XL. Then wiped it dry with a paper towel. Then let it air dry the rest of the way.
That Awesome spray ruined my mat. Ate the adhesive right off. I diluted it with water and only let it sit for 30 seconds. -_-
Megan Lowe it didn’t I promise !!!! It made it so you can resurface in between uses use a baby wipe to clean it but you can resurface it so easy to what ever strength mat you need tape off the edges and ya tack it over an over but aleenes if you can find it on amazon. They don’t have it In any regular/craft supplies stores.
Great tips! I clean my mats with Totally Awesome! I have never lost the stickiness to any of my mats but I think the trick might be to scrape it instead of scrubbing with a sponge or rag. I never use anything but my scraper when I spray it on there and it just scrapes the gunk off. When it's dry, it's sticky again. 😊
You are a genius for putting vinyl over the mat cover!! Thank you for a great tip! The "awesome" cleaner ruined my mat. The soap and water did a perfect job of cleaning the mats. Thank you again for a wonderful tutorial!
You need to dilute the awesome!
Very informative. I am going to try thee soap method. I haven't cleaned my mats yet, but they need it! Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing! Super excited lol it worked with the dish detergent and water!! Whoop whoop. My mat looks so much better!!! :)
This was super helpful! Thank you :)
Okay, so I wanted to try your method before I gave a "thumbs up". Well, You deserve two "thumbs up"! I grabbed two of my worst mats and washed them and they are sticky again!!! Thank you. 👍👍
Awesome thanks. I have been wondering about my pink mat.
thanks so much my first cricut maker 3 or first cricut ever actually your videos are very helpful ive had my machine for i think 10 days now and my green mat is very dirty, i dropped a foil sheet face down on mat and what a mess, im on way to kitchen to wash it, thanks again Kayla
I have used awesome, it worked really well for me.
Used baby wipes (no alcohol) and it worked great! Thank you
Wow so simple . Mat is like new and I’ve labelled the protective sheet so I can find it. Thank you
Baby wipes worked like magic! Thanks for the tip!
simply stated and quick and great tips !! Wow !! Well done !! Love and Peace, Catherine
Catherine, I’m so glad!! 💕 thank you for watching!
You have been such a big help. I just got my Cricut Maker for Christmas.
Love the idea of putting vinyl on covers. I heard the dollar tree cleaner changed the formula and it can't be used on mats anymore, or only the original floral ones.
Yes. The awesome spray works great! The mat comes out like new
Yes Awesome does work well but you must dilute it at least 50/50...I can see full strength could cause some damage.
Those were great tips kayla. Thanks so much 🙏!
I used the Awesome cleaner stuff from the dollar tree one time and the second time I went to use it, it had taken the adhesive off of my mats for some reason & I didn't do anything differently. Only thing I can think of is because the first time I did it it sill took the adhesive off but not a whole lot. I am going to try this for sure!
That’s such a cute idea labeling your plastic cover!
I use the Awesome spray and a cricut scraper, never had a problem with my mats.