How To Make A Cutting Mat Sticky Again

Now it s time to make it sticky.

How to make a cutting mat sticky again. The sticky cutting mat will hold the contact paper while the contact paper holds your material. How can you restick your mat again. Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. 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. 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. 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.

Open the bottle of goo gone and dribble a little around the mat. Your mat has the original layer that was once sticky. Remove the original sticky layer. You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat.

If you deep cleaned big debris from the mat then it may no longer be sticky. You should be able to see all the nasties coming off your mat. You have cleaned your mat. Once i feel fairly certain that the old sticky is gone grab the dish soap and give your mat a good washing.

Here are the crucial steps you need to follow. You will need to make it sticky again. Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns.