How To Make A Cutting Mat Sticky Again

If you deep cleaned big debris from the mat then it may no longer be sticky.

How to make a cutting mat sticky again.

Now it s time to make it sticky. You should be able to see all the nasties coming off your mat. Once your contact paper gets dirty simply peel it off and replace it. Step 2 slowly spray or apply the sticky spray and coat the surface of the cricut mat evenly.

How can you restick your mat again. Place the mat in the sink. This is especially handy when you are cutting fabric so you don t get all the fuzzies stuck to your mat. You will need to make it sticky again.

Once i feel fairly certain that the old sticky is gone grab the dish soap and give your mat a good washing. The sticky cutting mat will hold the contact paper while the contact paper holds your material. Open the bottle of goo gone and dribble a little around the mat. Your mat has the original layer that was once sticky.

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. You place a sheet of contact paper sticky side up on your cutting mat. Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. Grab your sponge and start a scrubbin.

Take the dirty silhouette cutting mat and lay it on a flat surface such as a counter or table. Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat. Remove the original sticky layer.