Make Your Cricut Mat Sticky Again With This Simple Trick!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@tammybaton-faucher7370]

Thank you for posting this. I too tried the other methods and it didn't work. I ended up getting fed up and throwing it away and buying a new one... but I saw this and tried it and WOW! It truly does work. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it helped

[@MarquessaLTaylor]

THANK YOU!!!! Other techniques haven't worked out very well for me, but this one is FANTASTIC!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're so welcome!

[@mindyloper4454]

That's cool I've always just used dawn dish soap,hot water and a course sponge. Rinse it, let it dry and it's sticky again ;)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I found that didn't work well for me! Thanks for watching Mindy

[@Amy_The_unbearded]

I just got a cricut on Friday and used it so much my mat lost it's stick already. I washed it with dawn and didn't have much luck. (I'm pretty sure the mat had been preused as it had no cover and a few bits of vinyl already stuck to it when I opened the cricut box🙄)

[@crystaljacobson6058]

Far and away the very best solution for brings Nats back to life. I have one that is several years old and this worked like a charm!! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes this method does work really well

[@marietorres2950]

I just tried your method and it worked beautifully!! I tried other methods and they just were not very sticky after cleaning them. This will be my cleaning method for mats from now on. Thank you!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you could save the mats thanks for watching

[@ashleypaluck2547]

I would trust this lady with my life. I tried everything and this is the only thing that has worked. Thank you!

[@iChir98]

YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER! Thank you so much.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@BeyondTshirts]

IT WORKS!!!!! I just cleaned all my mats the other day using baby wipes but they still weren't that sticky anymore so I ordered new mats. I decided to try this anyway on my old mats while waiting for the new ones. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I don't have a Magic Eraser so I used coffee filters instead and it still worked great! THANK YOU!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Fantastic!

[@BeyondTshirts]

@@OurUpcycledLifeHappy New Year!

[@mrsdelaney13]

Omg this is amazing! I’ve been struggling with non sticky mats for a while and have tried so many different things!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad I could help!

[@Mad4Clay]

Wow, I was just cleaning my mats today with soap and warm water and the stickiness was definitely not that great. I will have to try this method tonight on the ones I thought were hopeless. I have all three of those items at home. hoping this really works!

[@4551mac]

I still have some of my original mats (over 10 years old not) - and to clean I simple use plain water and a scrub brush.. scrub well and let set overnight. All but one have come out close to 'new'. thanks for this video.. I will try it on my one mat that didn't work with the other method.

[@Jb.art1]

I'm really new to Cricut, I've only completed 2 projects and have totally messed up 4! I've dropped my mat a hundred times and it's a mess! Thank you for sharing this mat cleaning hack!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Takes a bit of practice! I'm still really learning ... My first T shirt were awful!! lol....

[@geiale]

Obrigado from Brazil. My wife asked me to help her out cleaning the cricut mat. I’ll try your technique. Thank you very much and Jesus bless you and yours always

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@autumnlane4728]

Bought a used cricut that came with several mats and they are very well loved and used so I'm definitely going to try this! Thanks for the step by step of everything! Looking forward to seeing more videos as I subscribed to your channel! Thanks again!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it and video thanks for following along love new crafting friends

[@tammiessouthernLAhome]

OMGOSH! I love this. I have this exact mat and I was just fixing to toss it in the garbage. You saved me and the mat! 😅😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad I could help!

[@tammiessouthernLAhome]

@@OurUpcycledLife it did! I had stuck a project to the strongest mat by accident and it totally would not let go. I followed your instructions and mat looks brand new! Thanks a million!

[@-12Sided]

WOW. That helped so much more that I expected. I’m curious what material it’s made out of to retain that stick factor ever after scrubbing it 🤔

[@shellybrower4103]

Dude!! I am totally trying that. I just bought a new mat the other day. It was $6.50 us money. 😢so excited to try this. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@JessCosmo]

BEST WAY. THANK YOU. for me worked best with windex and lint free towel. I didn't have a magic erase but lint free towel worked. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it helped!

[@skywuzhereyesturday]

I'm trying this right now! The windex is setting. Thank you!

[@debjoysings]

Thank you so much! This absolutely works! This will be my go-to method to making my mats sticky again!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it helped!

[@jeanbanks8543]

Thanks for sharing. I was going to buy some new mats after Christmas but I’ll try this first.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it is certainly worth a try!

[@dianaanderson6448]

I don't use my cricut often. My mat got so bad where it wasn't sticking so I would tape the sides down 🤦‍♀️🤣 I'll definitely give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Diana

[@andikennedy8874]

I needed this. I was putting off cleaning mine. Thanks Diedra.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@noelaniloeak9387]

it worked for me! YAY! :) make sure to use a low setting on the heat gun. I tried putting the heat gun on high and it warped my mat, so use LOW HEAT SETTING.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes great tip!

[@xXLaurelflowerXx]

I used a regular all purpose cleaner instead of windex and let it dry out in the sun. Worked great!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip I’ll have to try it

[@Kindyllkin]

It worked! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@KC-nb3st]

Thanks for sharing this hack. Going to try it out.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@sheilam6579]

I'm impressed! This really worked.

[@angelbearcreations_ks]

Wow!!! Definitely going to try this!! I have several mats I wanted to toss, so hopefully this saves them and me some $$$!!! Thanks for sharing 👍🙏❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Its def worth a try! Worked great for me

[@sandieyule1644]

WOW What a great tip!!! I have used the yellow cleaner from dollar tree and it also worked well. But always have Windex on hand!! Thanks for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Haven't tried that product.

[@deborahthegrungequeen14]

Wow this truly is amazing!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Deborah!

[@miniscenesgb]

Awesome¬! Thank you so much for sharing this - I keep buying new mats because I can't clean them. So now - 'm off to the kitchen to do them all :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miniscenesgb]

@@OurUpcycledLife It was! I now have 8 nice clean mats, ready to go :) Thanks agaon

[@vanessagilaspy3694]

OMG!!! Thank you so much!! Worked like a charm!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@andrisutoart9028]

My cat had a little accident on my mat and I was really sad because I don’t live anywhere near a store but I tried this and It’s Fixed !! I’m so happy⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful

[@lorie2256]

Wow thank you so much for sharing! I have to trying this 👍🏼

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You should! Thanks for watching!

[@bberrien]

This worked GREAT! Thanks for the tips! I wanted to add... do NOT use a Magic Eraser Sheet. They are too thin and flimsy. Use the original thick Magic Eraser like she uses here for best results! Thanks again!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for the tip thanks for watching

[@Crazydoglady.]

I like your lamp & hook display frame!!🎉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you

[@Sandisue]

I used a Lysol wipe to clean mine. It took some elbow grease, but it worked, and after it dried, the sticky was back! ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip

[@diaryformydad]

Great video! I'm off to try this now. Thanks!

[@sharonjansky3877]

Wow! This is the best!!! I needed this! Thank you so much for sharing!!❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Sharon

[@GrooveYouVerse]

😅I've used dish soap and a basic green scrubber, and used light to moderate pressure, depending if there are any stubborn pieces not removing. Then I let it dry. I also bought elmers temporary adhesive spray and gonna try to re=apply a coat to extend the mat's life before i get a new one.

[@JennMcGuire]

Wow this worked so good!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Fantastic!

[@bridgettekillion4181]

OMG‼️This TOTALLY worked😄😄😄

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yep!!!

[@iadrahs]

I just tried this method and it worked beautifully! I used a 15-in-1 painter's tool to scrape it, Windex, a magic eraser, and my hairdryer on hot but on the low setting. I also used the Windex to clean up the clear plastic I keep on my mats. Like new! Thank you! Edited to add, I used this technique on my Cricut mats and I did notice that some of the color came off of the mat so I don't leave the Windex on too long and I don't scrub too vigorously but I will keep using this technique.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Fantastic!

[@feestuart2499]

WOW a top tip! Thank you for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonrudesal414]

Wow I was just looking to buy new ones. I will try this. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Worked great for me!

[@vickygray1369]

Thanks for the idea

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Vicky

[@kimberlylennon4048]

Wow 😯 I’m going to do that thanks 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great!!

[@ruthlef]

Freaking amazing! Thanks!! I don't know if you said it but I would advise not to scrub hard with the magic eraser as it took off some of the mat as far as I can tell. But it is so perfectly sticky now! THANKS!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip

[@jennynordin2730]

That’s awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Jenny!

[@niniecase1253]

thanks for sharing.. I am new to cricut myself and frustrated because my mat is not sticky anymore. Thanks again so much 💐

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethmariephotography2999]

This worked amazingly! Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful thanks so much for watching Elizabeth

[@kathyburleson6003]

hi, great video but I have a quick question. Do you rinse the mat before drying? thanks, I can't wait to try this

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can

[@angelapolykandrites2422]

Well, I will be trying this for sure. Fingers crossed I can save the mats that are about to go in the garbage.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It Worked really well for me I hope you can save yours

[@Weeks25]

Worked great. Thank you VERY much ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@lindaosborne4255]

Awesome hack, thanks so much!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy to help!

[@angelabrowning802]

Super impressed x

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching Angela

[@dorothykovak4900]

Thank you so much very much for this! ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're so welcome!

[@m.k.4671]

Works! Fanttastic.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great to hear!

[@paulastrong7571]

That is so cool! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Paula

[@graciousofferingsbyheather9399]

I am going to have try this with the back of my Chalk Couture reusable transfers. They also have a magic eraser type product so we will see how it works and I may do a video with those products if it does. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hope it works for you!! Thanks for watching Heather

[@ladyegypt52]

Wow a great tip thank you. I am also new to Cricut ☺

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great!

[@SimmonsFam-OR]

Hi Deidre, I’ve had this saved to try and it’s time so watching again. When you are wiping the mats at the end before drying was that a final pass with magic eraser or were you wiping off the cleaning debris with something else at the end? Thank you!

[@SimmonsFam-OR]

I ended up assembly line cleaning 3 cricut and 4 generic well loved mats with this method and they are now remarkably clean and sticky. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it works great!!

[@karennaturallyartby]

I will definitely be doing this

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great Karen!

[@jennifertaylor7784]

Awesome… thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Jennifer

[@reginaeckley9629]

Thanks for sharing’

[@VickiCoupland-yj6zd]

Thank you. Needed that

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@blkbrn1952]

Ok, I decided to try this tonight and here is what happen for me. I had two mats that I decided to try this on, an old cricut mat that I had considered throwing away and one I got from Amazon, an offbrand, that was a ittle sticky and I had planned on using til it was no longer sticky at all. Well I was super surpised that the cricut mat. after I cleaned it. was almost good as new. But the other mat lost almost all of the stickiness it had left, in some areas lost all stickiness completely. So while I would use this method on a cricut mat going forward I wouldn't do it on an offbrand mat.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That is so weird because my mat was a off brand?? It worked great. Nothing beats a brand new mat but i guess if your mat is almost done this is certainly worth a try

[@mindyloper4454]

@Lorrene I've heard you can apply a spray adhesive onto mats that have no stick after washing or don't have enough.. it's awesome!!!!!! ;)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh my!!! What a great idea!! I’m also going to try that thanks ❤️

[@mindyloper4454]

@@OurUpcycledLife holy COW how can I send you a private video I just found???!!!??!!?😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😁😁😁 I think you're going to flip!!!! Haahaahaaa

[@blkbrn1952]

@@mindyloper4454 thanks I'm going to try that!

[@MariannaVakopoulos]

I swear I used my mat 5 times and it lost its stick already and my vinyl and paper slides all over the place! Is this normal for people ? So frustrating . I’ll try this tomorrow and I hope it works 🙏thanks for sharing

[@jeanettegibbs9148]

That’s fantastic,thank you xx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re welcome 😊Thanks for watching

[@TRsPlace]

Yay! Good tutorial. Thanks for sharing. 💛TR

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetmvarela8428]

Wow! I was getting desperate! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Janet

[@suecummings3277]

Do you know hope to get craft glue off your craft glass mat🤔. I am glad I found you channel!❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Would it just scrape off with a razor scraper?

[@word2dakittycat150]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! It works great

[@suecummings3277]

I meant to saw how to get dried craft glue off your glass mat.❤️

[@tamispock3617]

I've tried a silicone scrubber under running water, and air dry

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Tami! I never really had great luck with that

[@tamispock3617]

@@OurUpcycledLife I was desperate at the time. I had a paper disaster! I will try your way soon enough. Lol

[@Classychickblog]

I’m going try this. I have few different watts heat gun. When I clean mine they don’t get sticky again

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I find this method works really well thanks for watching

[@sierra101597]

I do not have a heat gone - can i use a blow dryer or a torch from very far away?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Not sure if that will work

[@melforChrist]

If I don't have a Magic eraser can I used a Regular sponge

[@jenjen8222]

🤯thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@taramarion3301]

Awesome

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@vickiel914]

I don’t have one, but wish I did!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Vickie

[@pamfaircloth5284]

Clever!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Pam

[@TheZymaroula]

Is Wintex for the windows?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes window cleaner

[@denamandino9097]

WOW!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!!

[@pyperproblems]

If I don’t have a heat gun, can I let it air dry? Or should I try a blow dryer?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Use a blow dryer

[@tammyleyva1901]

THANK YOU! MINE ARE A MESS!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Tammy!

[@lorienutter4632]

Will any brand of glass cleaner work?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it will

[@lorienutter4632]

This technique works amazing!!!

[@jogaskin8772]

I dont use windex- it triggers my asthma. Is there any other cleaner that I can use instead?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I am not sure I just found this method works really well for me

[@jogaskin8772]

@@OurUpcycledLife I found some windex my husband bought and used it in a very big ventilated room. It worked beautifully thanks for sharing. Also thanks for responding :)

[@ambersimonefontenot5322]

I used windex multi surface. All of my stickiness is completely gone 😭😭😭 Do I just need to dry it longer?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m unsure sorry

[@lalasworld614]

Dish soap, your cricket scraper and air dry and it’s perfect. Good to go.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bossfootbagstwo2078]

Definitely don’t throw the clear cover away. That protects the mat from minute dust particles.

[@stanceworks7995]

I just tried using a lint roller to pick up tiny pieces that were left on my mat.... The lint roller stuck to the mat and when I pulled it away some of the lint paper got stuck on the mat.. Epic fail🙄

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh noo... better luck next time :(

[@Mad4Clay]

Sadly this method does not work on an actual Cricut mat. I just did 5 of them with no success. I will have to do the spray adhesive to get the sticky back. I was so hoping this would work on my mats. Thanks for the tip anyway.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sorry to hear that! It did work for mine? Spray adhesive does work well also as a last resort

[@Mad4Clay]

Thanks, that's my next try.

[@Mad4Clay]

I did the spray and got my sticky back.

[@brandithompson8070]

❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@SiciCosplay]

am I high? I tried this on two different mats and it just completely got rid of the remaining sticky. I'm so confused.

[@roselove7166]

If I don’t have a heat gun, do I need one?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You could try using a hairdryer. Thanks so much for watching.

[@carolholmes1845]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but my mat has no stickiness at all now 😢

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh no ! Sorry I didn’t have that result

[@sprusbdwrm]

I tried this on those Amazon mats you have. Didn't work at all. It actually removed the sticky :( BTW your video has a lot of chatter that could be reduced to just 30 seconds or less to show this technique.