Ideally these sticky mats are only to be used for a few dozen times before they become inaccurate non sticky surfaces that can ruin a potentially perfect craft but don t throw them away just yet.
Cricut mat too stickly.
When you find that your cricut mat is no longer sticky enough to properly hold your materials try these methods to clean your mat and breathe some life back into it.
As your mat accumulates grime and debris with your loving use move down the list to more potent cleaning methods.
I think that this is ridiculous because we pay hundreds some of us even spend thousands of dollars to their company so they should at least figure out a better way.
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.
A sticky cricut mat is essential so that your material cannot slide when the machine is cutting.
If your cricut mat is just a little dirty it might be best to start with a baby wipe to gently wash away any material build up that s been gathering.
They don t stay sticky for any decent amount of time.
Cricut mats can get dull dirty and lose their stickiness over time.
It is helpful to make it sticky again before the next use.
Repeat this step as many times as you need.
Prepare your cricut mats before you use them to avoid my mistakes.
You will realize from the first use that cricut mats tend to be sticky and remain sticky for a couple of more cuts.
Along with many cricut users i am fed up with the cricut cutting mats pads.
But if can be too sticky for sure.
Using a sticky lint roller to complete the procedure you should run a sticky build up roller over your cricut mat to expel dust filaments bits of paper and hairs.
It can work for any of the sticky mats.
That is the reason the mat is designed sticky or tacky.
Stick an old t shirt or rag to the sticky side of the cutting mat and remove.
The adhesive is washable and will not damage the shirt but it is a good idea to use an old shirt as the continuous use will begin to wear on it eventually.