How To Make A Cutting Mat Sticky Again

Once your contact paper gets dirty simply peel it off and replace it.

How to make a cutting mat sticky again.

Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat. Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns. Now it s time to make it sticky. Here are the crucial steps you need to follow.

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. The sticky cutting mat will hold the contact paper while the contact paper holds your material. Place the mat in the sink. You will need to make it sticky again.

Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. Grab your sponge and start a scrubbin. You have cleaned your mat. How can you restick your mat again.

Take the dirty silhouette cutting mat and lay it on a flat surface such as a counter or table. You should be able to see all the nasties coming off your mat. If you deep cleaned big debris from the mat then it may no longer be sticky. You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat.

This is especially handy when you are cutting fabric so you don t get all the fuzzies stuck to your mat. Once i feel fairly certain that the old sticky is gone grab the dish soap and give your mat a good washing. Step 2 slowly spray or apply the sticky spray and coat the surface of the cricut mat evenly.