THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN AND RE STICK YOUR CRICUT MATS

[@zullo3529]

I have had my mats for ten plus years. If they are not sticky enough I use Zig 2 Way Glue with the jumbo tip.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Wow!! Thanks for the tip!! :)

[@sandramarquez3760]

Me too! 😁

[@slavapentchev2520]

I do the same, jumbo zig 2 way glue, I have about 5 mats that I rotate, I usually use 2 or 3 while cutting a project, I like to keep the small pieces on the mat till I am ready to glue to do not lose them, and in 10 years since I had cricut I had to throw away only one, and not due to stickness issue but it was so much loved and used that the sides of it finally cracked.

[@anarodesno5620]

Do you apply the glue once all over th mat or everytime where you need it?

[@LadyLeoBitchez]

@@anarodesno5620 I was about to ask the same thing lol

[@amyvoss1976]

Before I remove a clear sheet from a mat for the first time I use a sharpie and write the word ON in the upper left corner. If I try to put it on the wrong way it read NO. Works great.

[@wardmcdermott923]

Great idea

[@MegMilli813]

Making a design on the clear cover - freakin genius! Have you ever slipped on one of them? I saw my life flash in front of my eyes the other day Bc it fell off my desk and I couldn’t find it on the carpet right away lol

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Thanks! 💕Oh no!!! lol I'm surprised that hasn't happened to me 😂

[@bazinga13713]

I have slipped before 😂 I started to hang my mats sticky side to the wall by a command hook! The clear covers stay hung up at all times, then when I’m done with my mat, I just hang it backwards back on the hook and the clear sheet is lined up perfectly every time! Also helps me to keep dog hair contamination minimal cause the hair clings to that plastic!

[@mm0901]

Megan Milligan 😂😂!! Glad you’re ok 😅

[@Lyssamariiaa]

okay i thought i was the only one! haha

[@renatapendergrass5930]

Me too, awful experience lololololol

[@CajunPride777]

Also, by having a sticker or vinyl on your clear sheet it helps you to know which side should go back down each time so that you aren't putting the dusty side down.

[@laurieglatt4341]

That's what I do, with a piece of washi tape. Great minds and all that...

[@GrandmaWasRight]

I took a handheld punch to the edge and matched up my ScanNCut mats with each cover. Also helps know which mat is older/different.

[@donnaallred2808]

I wrote on the front top of the clear protector sheet the word TOP so I know which way to put it back every time

[@avadeines4877]

That is a great idea, I will have to try

[@jrhodes3216]

agh!! how is this so simple yet so brilliant?!!? doing it right now!! thank you!!

[@carolfrazer8067]

Don't throw the mats away when they won't stick anymore. Purchase Aleene's Tack It Over and Over glue. Tape the sides and then spread a thin coat of glue on the mat. Let it dry for 24 hours. It restocks the mat. If you get to the point where you want to throw the mat away, Don't. You can use the mat for other crafts. Not necessarily for a cutting mat. I use it to cover my craft table. It has grid lines. I've also used the mat as a stencil. The mats can be cut.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Awesome!! Thank you so much for the great tips!!

[@jenniferfountain808]

I repurposed an old mat by using the Cricut to cut several sizes of hexagons “hexies” to use for English Paper Piecing inserts. I can follow Sue Daley’s glue pen method with them and reuse them over and over.

[@StaceyyOopsiedaisy]

Amazing! Thank you x

[@lisakaelin2386]

I've used them for ice barriers for tie dye 😀

[@Lcshell]

Awesome ideas!

[@Midzark]

Thank you so much! I have just brought a second-hand Cricut Maker 3 that has come with so many vinyls and 3 mats, but the lady said I will need to buy new ones as hers lost their sticky... did your method with the dish soap and BOOM 💥 all 3 look like new and have stickiness back, yay! You have saved me so much money!!

[@lisasmith30]

The lint roller tip is what saved me from getting mad and throwing out a green matt that had only been used 3 times but had dog and human hair stuck to it that didn't want to come off with scrubbing! Thank you!

[@momus2629]

I use a small command hook (placed near my work space & out of the way) to hold my clear cover sheets while I am crafting. Thank you for your suggestions on cleaning the cutting mats.

[@saraholson2221]

Thanks best smart news.

[@cmkaminski]

That’s what i do also.

[@hannahcollins2777]

Thanks for sharing! I've been looking for a hack like this!!!

[@karenbrooks2116]

I absolutely love the idea of using the contact sheet on the fabric mat! Thank you!

[@ladyagentv]

Okay, so I wanted to try your method before I gave a "thumbs up". Well, You deserve two "thumbs up"! I grabbed two of my worst mats and washed them and they are sticky again!!! Thank you. 👍👍

[@Kat-bd2ph]

Thank you so much for this video. I just got a Cricut for Christmas and have been doing things with it since! My may needed a cleaning, and I followed one method I found online and now I’ve got spots where the adhesive is disappearing.. so thank you for showing how you clean yours and the true result of it. This will be how I clean mine from here on out!

[@rylee_lowe11]

Tbh my mats were almost completely black!!! This helped soooo much !!!!!!!! That you Kayla!!!!

[@myssialexandra349]

I love the idea of putting a design on the clear cover!!!

[@normaspencer5593]

I love the transfer tape tip for the fabric grip mat.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

It works really well and my pink mat seems to last longer!! :)

[@memphissommers4171]

Thank you, Kayla! I use the mats A LOT! I design and cut patterns and 'skins' for drum kits and other musical instruments. So, you can imagine how messed up my mats get. (Sawdust, different material shards, etc.) I quite honestly did not know these could be recycled in this manner. VERY helpful video and I am one grateful drummer! Have an astonishing evening!

[@ThamArtist]

That is so cool and creative!

[@ThamArtist]

I saw Justin Tyson yesterday. At a Robert Glasper concert. That guy stole the show! His 2 brain parts are like 2 independent working brains or something. xD

[@spadaacca]

Oh I have an amazing tip which was passed onto me from generations after generations. Even as a blacksmith my great-great grand uncle (who was also the original inventor) changed his life.

[@thundercourage]

Cricut should come with these instructions! I didn't know half of this stuff and I tried to use the "Awesome" method, and it DID take the adhesive right off! A SUPER COSTLY MISTAKE!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Oh I know, so frustrating! I made that mistake too and completely ruined my mat.

[@TREWHIT1]

They can't make money off of us if we knew these things. 🤫

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@TREWHIT1 precisely 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carolynhanley28]

OmG I just tried washing my mats. I was very nervous but thought I've nothing to lose. It is air drying that the moment and its sticky again. Thanks so much for the video xxx

[@jrhodes3216]

did this just now with my light, regular and strong grip mats.... used regular dish soap and a new sponge....scrubbed each for about 2 mins.... blotted dry with a paper towel.... and OMG they are back to brand new after a drying for a couple of minutes!!! thank you for this!!! subscribed! XOXOXO

[@ethelinemorgan4908]

Thanks for the add-on. Looking forward to learning alot and having tons of fun!

[@ericalynnharris2069]

I got a Cricut as a gift. I'm thinking it is a gift that can change my life for the better in so many ways. Saying that, I'm new to this, excited, and scared!🙈🙂 Thank you for your video! 💯

[@drussll47]

The diaper wipe cleaned my card mat and made it sticky again. So glad this worked. Thank you Kayla

[@jamielee4161]

I am so thankful for your trick with the fabric grip mat and the clear transfer paper! I almost messed up my whole cricut maker yesterday because the adhesive of the mat started to not work so well anymore. THANK YOU for all those tricks!

[@aec1091]

You are a genius for putting vinyl over the mat cover!! Thank you for a great tip! The "awesome" cleaner ruined my mat. The soap and water did a perfect job of cleaning the mats. Thank you again for a wonderful tutorial!

[@jillb7234]

You need to dilute the awesome!

[@jillpounds2219]

I love the idea of putting a design on the clear cover.😊👍

[@rbuckel]

These tips are extremely helpful. I'm somewhat new to crafting and using my ancient cricut, but my sticky mats are already a lot less sticky. I thought I was gonna have to toss them soon, but I think I can save them now! Thank you so much☺

[@sherellekendrix7825]

G9U

[@jillswanson712]

I use Clorox wipes for mine and they work like a charm!

[@mosibeer26]

Thank you very much! Used the water, dish soap and sponge method and it worked great. Thank you again.

[@brendamerchant7921]

I've used Awesome from the Dollar Tree with much success. I sprayed it all over the mat after taping around the edges with painter's tape. I only left it on about ten minutes then scraped it off using the same scraper you did, the XL. Then wiped it dry with a paper towel. Then let it air dry the rest of the way.

[@meganlowe6458]

That Awesome spray ruined my mat. Ate the adhesive right off. I diluted it with water and only let it sit for 30 seconds. -_-

[@Itsamallard]

Megan Lowe it didn’t I promise !!!! It made it so you can resurface in between uses use a baby wipe to clean it but you can resurface it so easy to what ever strength mat you need tape off the edges and ya tack it over an over but aleenes if you can find it on amazon. They don’t have it In any regular/craft supplies stores.

[@Babyjohn8170]

After watching a few of your videos I have learned so much. You get to the point, you give clear instructions, and it’s enjoyable. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.😊👍

[@ashleyhw4388]

I didn’t realize you could wash the mat. Good tips. 🧼

[@tiffanyfaces4268]

I just got my Cricut a few weeks ago, so thank you! This video has been very helpful!

[@sherellekendrix7825]

Hjhs

[@iranyfeliciano6666]

Awesome Idea, I tried it on the blue mat and it's like new! I love you so much ! Thank U!!!

[@skrillex2373]

I’m so excited I’m planning on getting my first cricut next month I can’t wait 😁

[@LuinTathren]

Be careful of customer service!

[@janellepayne4040]

It’s been a while now how do you like it

[@True_Joker]

@@LuinTathren why the warning for CS? Just curious? Ive never heard anyone talk about them

[@LuinTathren]

@@True_JokerJust be prepared to wait a VERY long time. And if you get to four hours, they will disconnect you.

[@wardmcdermott923]

Great tips. I'm afraid to list all that I picked up from it at the risk of sounding cricut ignorant. Thank you so much.

[@ker_possible]

Baby wipes worked like magic! Thanks for the tip!

[@jomathews9371]

I’ve never had trouble with awesome spray but I love Dawn so I’ll give it a try. Thank you

[@suzystar49]

You have been such a big help. I just got my Cricut Maker for Christmas.

[@deeannasaunders5770]

I recently used the Grove brand All Purpose cleaner on my mats and it worked great! I sprayed it on and used by scraper to get the hair and paper off then just wiped it off. I have the new mats and they’re almost like new again!

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

Yes, I had to learn how to prevent my mat from getting lint on it at first and didn't realized that keeping the clear sheet was essential. So, this is how I found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@crystalcasarez842]

When using Awesome make sure you don’t scrub. Gently wipe off and allow to dry completely and it will get tacky again.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Thanks! I’ll have to give it a try again! :)

[@Sparklecupcake51]

What do u wipe off with? Towel, bounty?

[@michellepadilla7847]

Also the Awesome needs to be diluted

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Awesome is not highly recommended BUT please dilute it.

[@courtneyhalter766]

The awesome spray really only worked on the older style of mats. They changed the adhesive on the new ones

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Thank you. Kelly Barlow creations has a great one. I use goo gone, old credit card, painters tape and loctite and have not replaced cricut mats since 2008. I finally just treated myself to a 3 pack for 11.99. The mats had so many cuts in them. It was time to retire them.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Wow that is such a long time! That is awesome! I'll have to give that a try :)

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

@@KaylasCricutCreations let the goo gone sit for about 15 minutes you will see it gooey lol...scrape then wipe off, I place my painters tape around edges and spray 1 even coat let dry, place plastic back on. I like to save and reuse as much and as long as I can

[@iamme9023]

I use Goo Gone too on my Cameo mats! I was beginning to think i was the only one. lol

[@veronicalong6054]

I totally did this after watching your video cuz I had some dirty mats from going cricut crazy after I unboxed . Thankyou :)

[@maribelguerrero9027]

I have used Awesome for years and have never had an issue.

[@nakeaann]

I used awesome and it worked. It didn't take the adhesive off but I used very little and only on the green mat. I am totally decorating the clear cover.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Awesome! I will have to try it again with less of the spray and I think I scraped it off too hard lol. Thanks! 💕

[@jeanamari4_7]

Are you diluting the Awesome? I haven’t had to try either method as I just got my Cricut about a month a go.

[@SuperWillSun]

Great tips! I clean my mats with Totally Awesome! I have never lost the stickiness to any of my mats but I think the trick might be to scrape it instead of scrubbing with a sponge or rag. I never use anything but my scraper when I spray it on there and it just scrapes the gunk off. When it's dry, it's sticky again. 😊

[@carolinew302]

Thank you so much for your tips!!! Will clean my mats today!!! And add some vinyl on the clean sheets - cute ideas

[@gaillaviolette6115]

I did exactly what you recommend...and it worked my mat is sticky again...thank you !

[@karaholley9578]

Washing my mats with dish soap and water worked like a charm ☺️ thanks so much!!

[@brendabradley6215]

I use the Awesome spray and a cricut scraper, never had a problem with my mats.

[@christymoreno4271]

I can't believe I didn't think of making a design on the cover for the mat! Pure Genius!

[@kiac.7123]

I literally just looked at my mat and wondered how I was going to clean it five minutes ago! I’m so glad this popped up!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Yay! Good timing!! 🥰

[@takorcianicholas5615]

Agreed AMAZING timing

[@JynxGirl11]

KZbin read your mind!!!

[@sweetmamabyrd]

Thank you so very much! I am very very happy to have come across your vids. My children had just gotten me the cricut maker and I have NO clue how to do ANYTHING!! YIKES! Again....THANK YOU THANK YOU for making these videos for all!

[@enchxnted.]

🤩I LOVE THIS WAY OF CLEANING YOUR MAT I JUST TRIED IT OUT AND IT REALLY WORKS! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH🤩

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

I'm SO glad!!! :)

[@janiceyates9671]

I put a small sticker on the front top as I found out you can put these on backwards. When you do, they don’t want to come off. I love your idea. Put a saying on it. Love that.

[@SageDaisy14]

Fantastic tip! Thank you so much. Worked perfectly on my blue and purple mats. I didn't have soap on hand though so I used laundry detergent and still worked perfectly 😅

[@Craftybowladychannel]

Thank you so much I cleaned all my mats and they now stick again!!

[@TheStationBakery]

That’s such a cute idea labeling your plastic cover!

[@David_Flournoy]

Kayla ignore the negative comments I see here. Excellent video. Good advice. I think you rock !

[@CeoFrenchii]

thank you so much. my mats i had since i stated my brand. last year. my mats are so clean like new.

[@RichOffSportsBetting]

The washing the mat technique definitely work.

[@crackshotscreenprinting]

as a screenprinter I found many things I use on daily basis to be just as useful for my vinyl cutting business as well. One such thing is the liquid adhesive I use on my palets to hold down the tee shirts while printing on them, I also use a very small amount of this on a mat that no longer has adhesive on it. It gives a great medium to strong stickiness on my mats.

[@tash4318]

Love the idea of putting some vinyl on the mat cover! Thanks!

[@katherinehewitt5811]

You are a life saver!! In the middle of a project with a deadline.. didn’t have time to go to store.. worked enough for me to finish it 😁

[@tiffanyr4460]

Good tips! I learned from watching a different video that using Awesome only works on the older mats, not the ones you can get currently.

[@ynellirosas]

You don’t need to do all that .... just soak in room tem water. The sticky esa becomes soft and releases everything, I mean everything! Use a scraper very gently for the stubborn buildup

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Great idea to soak it! Thanks :)

[@MakingMyAbodeOTR]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! My mats were saved!!! 🥰💕

[@brandideneeorten7844]

THANK GOODNESS ..I'm so glad u Mentioned" AWESOME" a 🤔 I used it on my green mats 🤷🏻‍♀️ iit definitely took EVERY Thing off along 2/sticky notes

[@maggiemae987]

I had no idea that it matter which side the clear cover went back on the mat! My mats are still sticky so I haven't messed them up Yet. Ms Kayla should wash them and then add a label to the top?? And this was another great tutorial! Packed with a lot of great tips. Thanks for teaching all of us. You're a pleasure to learn from.

[@chrishull4624]

Gosh, thank you for the tips on cleaning the mats! I’ve been beside myself, not knowing what to do. I cannot even get my vinyl to stick on my mats. They’re so dirty. And of course I purchased second hand. 😩 Going to give this a try!

[@candiceperry8088]

Thank you! Been worried about my mats being dirty. I'm newer to the cricut life so this was prefect. And the soap and water worked perfect!!!

[@TatiiNichole02]

Why I’m watching this? I don’t even have a Cricut lol

[@shantelisidore]

Hahaha me either. I havr a silhouette but I think it will work too

[@Truebatwoman]

Tatiana Nichole Aw that’s cute 😂 other video recommendations will talk you into it soon 😂😂

[@jannetteperson8534]

LOL, you should get one, they're great!

[@Itsamallard]

Because you will find one one day on amazon that comes with everythinggggggggg just buy aleens tack it over an over to resurface your new mats when they aren’t sticky anymore

[@Itsamallard]

Just Sew Crafty it will my sister has a silhouette she does a lot of stuff that come out better than my explore air two

[@ciaralewis6138]

Thank you so much I tried the soap and water and it worked great

[@Corvid_the_Angel]

I am a teenager that took over my mom’s criCut lol, I have made so many stickers on my bookshelf. I even put a sticker on it!

[@True_Joker]

I'm SUPER glad you mentioned the masking tape as well as the potential to void the warranty! Honestly, you'd think that was obvious but truth be told- hadn't occurred to me and I was thinking about the spray. But they're not that expensive to just replace. However, I've wanted one of these machines for 15 years (or however long they've been around 😆) and am just now getting one so I'd hate to lose it. Ive only had it a few weeks 😆

[@candiceh8623]

Great video! I just got a Cricut for Christmas. Searching youtube for any tips I can find! thanks!

[@nicolepantaleano8215]

I used the Awesome cleaner stuff from the dollar tree one time and the second time I went to use it, it had taken the adhesive off of my mats for some reason & I didn't do anything differently. Only thing I can think of is because the first time I did it it sill took the adhesive off but not a whole lot. I am going to try this for sure!

[@MarindaCrochets]

Received my cricut joy in the mail today and used the sample vinyl to cut a crown and put that on the clear cover so I can find it again lol 😆 good to see others do that too. I got glitter on my mat from an unrelated to cricut project (one desk problems) so now I'm cleaning it already on day 1. Haha!

[@robinrowe8025]

Love the ideas. Especially one for the pink mat.

[@sassycakedecorating2815]

Thanks! This tutorial is so helpful!!! I was so scared of washing my mat but ints not sticking any more. Thanks!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

I'm so glad!!! I was worried at first too but it makes it nice and sticky again! :)

[@karencale1669]

Wow so simple . Mat is like new and I’ve labelled the protective sheet so I can find it. Thank you

[@lyndco]

I use Awesome on my Mats all the time and they are the new ones and it works great.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

I'm wondering if I scrapped it too hard when I used the Awesome spray the first time.

[@lizzettecruz5054]

Thanks for sharing your cleaning method. I personally use Awesome. I wet the mat, pour Awesome straight from the bottle and scrub using just my fingers. It only takes a couple of minutes to remove the dirt. I rinse and air dry. They get really clean and sticky. I’ve saved a couple of mats using a few pennies worth of Awesome.

[@ilenemack]

I appreciate this. I agree the awesome spray cleans the mat but strips all the sticky off. Thank you for the tips. 💜

[@rachellarsen939]

Good idea with the clear cover

[@harperregan_]

Great idea to put a sticker on the cover! I lost one of them once and it got left on wood floors where I couldn't see it. I stepped on it and slipped and almost got taken out lol. Definitely going to do that!

[@Binxybaby]

Never thought to add vinyl to my clear cover! Great idea!

[@catdeeann]

I have a fabric mat I’ve never used. Thanks for the tips!

[@crirojas8592]

Hello ! I did use AWESOME SPRAY from dollar tree, I ruined a corner of the Mat because I let sit for a couple minutes, but did it quickly next time and works so well for me. Thanks for Sharing :)

[@theia4893]

Thank you! Im doing my initial set up now after months of wanting one and I just felt the need to check on the care of the mats. I am a little anxious to use the pink mat but As I do my research, I will get there.

[@missliz8661]

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m a beginner. Can you please do a video explaining the purpose and use for the different color mats ? Greatly appreciate it. Awesome idea to decorate the clear cover. God bless ❤

[@MA-ts9qt]

Brilliant tips, especially the fabric mat tip, genius!

[@elizabethgutierez5614]

I cleaned mine with windex and a magic eraser and it worked like a charm

[@ashleyalexander9464]

New here! And definitely subscribed! Thanks for the tips! I was about to buy more Mats but I’m going to try cleaning first!

[@nancyclegg3554]

thanks so much my first cricut maker 3 or first cricut ever actually your videos are very helpful ive had my machine for i think 10 days now and my green mat is very dirty, i dropped a foil sheet face down on mat and what a mess, im on way to kitchen to wash it, thanks again Kayla

[@moniquewooten8917]

The awesome spray took adhesive off my mat as well.

[@mayrac6124]

Thanks Kayla, you did really great at explaining & demonstrating!

[@Yaya-vl4zy]

Awesome thank you didn’t wanna have to go buy a mat just yet !! Works like magic 🤗

[@imasomebody1]

i use repositionable fixative spray on my mats after washing them, works like a charm (tape the non-stick part of the mat with masking tape before spraying). I find zig 2 way glue to be a goopy mess and way too much tack. Intricate stencils tear when there's too much tack.

[@MissSuperShelby09]

I just watched ur video and cleaned my mat. It wasnt sticking nothing. I think I scrubbed too hard in some parts it's not white.. But I LOVE the idea of making a decal for the clear cover I'm always loosing my piece, one day I slipped on it when it was in the floor Haha. Thanks for the tips :)

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Oh no!! I've never had that happened! 😔Did you let it fully dry? Thanks!! Someone else said they slipped on theirs also lol. I'm glad I could help with that tip! 🥰