A lint roller is usually stickier than the mat, so it’s able to remove any debris that is stuck to the mat. The baby wipes are able to gently wet down the surface and remove debris without damaging the mat.
If you want to use a sponge on the surface, try a Magic Eraser. This type of sponge will be gentle enough on the surface and it is good at removing residue.
Using a strong degreaser may diminish the stickiness of the mat. However, you can replenish the stickiness after it is clean and dry.
Any remaining moisture will minimize its stickiness and could damage the machine. Do not use a towel to dry the mat. Rubbing a towel over the sticky surface will cover it with fibers, minimizing its effectiveness.
In some cases, the excess can be reconstituted and reused.
Cricut sells plastic scrapers that can be used on their mats. However, any small plastic scraper, such as those sold for cleaning dishes, will work.
You should only use cleaners on it that are non-toxic and safe for contact with kitchen equipment, so using warm water and dish soap works well on these mats.
Don’t use a towel to dry your mat. This can leave fibers on the surface of the mat, which will be transferred to the frosting, fondant, or gum paste you cut.
You may need to use a scrapper, such as the one included in the Cricut tools pack, to get the old surface to come off.
The area that you need to tape off is clearly marked on the mat with color. The colored areas are on all 4 edges outside of the grid pattern.
Repositionable scrapbooking glue Repositionable glue sticks Quilt basting spray Tacky glue thinned out with an equal part of water Repositionable spray adhesive
