You Should Be Cleaning Your Cricut Machine Regularly - Here’s How!

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[@PechiPeluchi0987]

I have my membership of $ 9.99 per month ... this one that you offer me for a dollar, is it different or is it the same?

[@feliciasimpson1843]

Hey my name Felicia I’m just wondering do you can get this website anywhere for them cleaning supplies

[@joyscranfield5527]

Learned years ago to use mini attachments for a vacuum cleaner to keep sewing machines clean...was always told the compressed air blows the lint & dust further into the machine. The same issue when cleaning printers as well as computer. Just figured Cricut would be the same way.

[@Indytom23]

I agree with that. I was told to never use canned air on my sewing machine or other electronic devices because all it does is blow the lint and fine dust particles deep into your machine. I would never use canned air on my cricut. I also have the mini attachment for my vacuum cleaner hose. It sucks out the tiny particles instead of pushing them into the machine.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Feel free not to use it if you don't want to :)

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Feel free not to use it if you don't want to :)

[@pambree]

Thanks for sharing - good tip!

[@JaxJaz2016]

Compressed air can also leave a residue that is hard to see!!

[@debmckerrow8871]

I had heard about the canned air, and I even bought a can, but I have been hesitant to use it. Your video gave me confidence. Thanks!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@monicab28]

When using canned air, I recommend having someone hold the machine upside down when you spray the canned air so that any dirt or lint is sprayed out of the machine. When you’re spraying it down, it’s just forcing all the dirt and lint back into the machine.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

good suggestion

[@cowpathdesigns]

How do you clean the sensor? My cricuit explorer will not cut and print and the calibration gives a error as well

[@JaxJaz2016]

Same here!! I have tried every single thing recommended and nothing will work!!

[@renegade_kitty]

Can you show exactly how to clean the cricut sensor? I tried using a dry paintbrush as they recommend, but the area is so tiny, I don't even think the brush is reaching the sensor lens, just the rim.

[@marylackey868]

Thank you so much for sharing this cause my Cricut Air Explorer 2 needs a cleaning I just didn't know how! 🤦‍♀️😃

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@VeronicaMartinez-qp6ko]

Great video. Thanks for sharing! I'm starting to notice the rubber roller moving a lot on my maker. It's now moving when loading mat and starting to compromise the cut. Do you have any suggestions??

[@mackenzieanderson1580]

Thank you so much for the information what to use to clean your cricut How often to clean your clean out you cricut with your tools

[@LemonScentedSquid]

I dunno why I always see comments saying you talk too fast. However I am a person who watches all my videos sped up 🤣 love your tutorials 🥰 also really wish the maker came in that yellow 😍

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are SO sweet for saying that. I answer so many comments about me talking so fast, haha! A maker in this color would be amazing, Wendy!

[@hsepulveda1]

THank you so much Rachel! I was wondering how to clean my machines!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome! So glad to help, sweet Heather!

[@lorraineyoung200]

Thanks for sharing i been wondering how to clean my machine going to do it today

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You’re welcome 😊 So glad we could help! Happy cleaning!

[@grammas_gone_craftyakaleil2062]

Great tutorial! And so timely- I was just noticing that my Air2 was looking a little grungy and wondered about cleaning it! Thank you

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad I could help! Thank you!

[@lori-jocarroll]

Thanks for this. I’ve been wondering about cleaning my machines. ❣️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Happy to help!

[@whl810]

Thank you so much! I wondered if we were to clean our machines. This is super! My other question is how often or just when you notice it's getting dusty or dirty from so much use.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

I mention in the video but it's good to to it every few months or you can write it on the calendar or you can clean it each time you change your blade.

[@thelaceyknight]

Thank you for sharing this! I wasn’t even thinking to clean mine after so many uses. Sheesh! Definitely gotta get me some canned air & those little cleaning brushes are super cute! ♥️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome! So glad we could help!

[@deidrewiza3776]

I guess I have something to do, clean my Cricut. Thanks for the excellent tutorial. Now I have the confidence to do it.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You can do it!

[@marienunez]

You have a video how to change the black roller to cricut maker??

[@PeaJayCee]

Thank you. I have way too many make up brushes because I subscribe to Boxy Charm. I have a few to clean my sewing machines lol. They work great. I’m going to grab a few for my Cricut 😁

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for sharing!! You're so welcome!

[@PechiPeluchi0987]

In none of these links I found the oil, but anyway I appreciate your answer and your help, have a wonderful day. Thank you 🙏 😊

[@shirleysawatzky6046]

What do u do when the grease leaves marks?

[@angelhernandez-headden5576]

Thank you sooooooo much!!!! I love your all’s attention to detail!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@rosalindtaylor9514]

Thanks you so much Rachel. I needed to know what I could do to clean my machine.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome! Thank you!!

[@LelouchxSuzakufan]

How often should u clean the Cricut? I plan on buying the Explore Air 2.

[@carolinagrutzius1580]

What is the easiest way to move the white wheels on the cricut?

[@charlesfavano7424]

the bar the the carage rides on squeaks like heck i believe is there anythink i can put on or thy is it doing it i got it a month ago been doing it since i got it what kind of grease can i use on that bar?

[@jennifergrangergray785]

Thanks Rachel😃

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome my dear!

[@kat.scheer]

are Lysol wipes ok? or would you recommend staying with baby wipes?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Lysol wipes are okay!

[@jessicasmith973]

Would the process be the same for the joy?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Sure :)

[@pamelabarke5481]

Thanks Rachael😊

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@flawlessbeautythefashiondesign]

Can you do a Video on Cleaning the Cricut Maker??

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Clean it the same way - I do mention this in the video along with how I would clean the Adaptive Tool System :)

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

How do you grease the cricut air 2

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You don't :)

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

@@MakersGonnaLearn I’m asking because my circuit is making a grinding noise and I found that when you contact circuit they send you a grease packet so was wondering where you would apply the grease?

[@nicoleramage2134]

@@beardedtoolreviews7185 around the metal rod where the adaptive tool attaches. clean it with a qtip 1st and then apply the white/ oil cream they sent you

[@Jenniferatcreativeartspark]

Should that back rod get greased lightly? And if so, what type oil?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

We have never oiled ours, they seem fine :) If I HAD to oil mine, I think I may use a little bit of WD40

[@shanicejackson2839]

I’ve heard(from another KZbinr on their video) that you can request a grease packet from cricut

[@pattondanielle]

I have a Exp air 2 and when I first push the open button it sticks and I have to push from inside, why could this be happening? It's not within warrantee anymore.

[@ceciliabarajas6367]

How often should this cleaning be done?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Much like changing your blade, it depends on how often you use it, where and how you store it, etc. Every few months is a good baseline :)

[@tenadavidson7392]

Wish i would have watched this before. LOL better late than never. Thank you for the video

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome! :)

[@deidre2323]

mine is starting to sound a little rough... what about regreasing?

[@jenniferfletcher5425]

I have large really Fluffy cats n hair gets caught in everything. I'd like to know how to regrease/oil my maker.

[@charlotteleonard1971]

I am having a problem when I open my lid the other door doesn't open automatically,what's wrong

[@JaxJaz2016]

How long have you truly been doing all this to your machine? I feel like moving the head and other parts around like that wouldn't be good for it at all...??

[@Respeakable82]

It would be helpful if you noted at the beginning that one should clean the maker gears/tool housing differently. And you didn't address cleaning the sensor.

[@Unsupervised2]

Is there way to remove the rods in order to properly clean,my mat isn’t feeding evenly and gives error msg

[@cherimccain12]

You probably need to replace your side guide wheels. Not an easy job. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_XeaOGjryCmdE

[@PechiPeluchi0987]

Thank you very much for the advice ... where can I get the cream or oil for the machine roller .... because it is starting to make a strange noise and I think it needs oil !!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

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[@cherimccain12]

​@@MakersGonnaLearnyour 1st link there goes to awesome. So perhaps edit it...

[@nmbbeingintentionallycreative]

When I am printing words or designs using my cricut, sometimes my rollers pick up the ink from the cricut pen I am using and transfer it to other parts of my paper - is there a way to avoid this from happening.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You can move the rollers to the outer edge of your mat so it can still grip your paper without picking any ink up :)

[@OkieAngel]

All of a sudden I'm having problems with the rubber piece on left leaving marks on my projects..how do I resolve that?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Those grey rubber pieces should not effect your material as they should only be on the edges of your mat. If you're talking about the white stars on the roller, you can scoot those over so they wont effect your material.

[@cardstockcollector]

Thanks

[@jas8815]

On my machine, the rubber rollers that pull the mat into the Cricut are very grungy looking. It almost looks like some of the adhesive from the mat itself. It's stuck to the rollers, so it's not something that a brush would remove. Is there a way to safely clean them?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You can clean those with rubbing alcohol :)

[@jas8815]

@@MakersGonnaLearn Thanks!

[@cherimccain12]

Rubbing alcohol can cause drying of the rubber wheels, causing them to crack.

[@conniesobczak2177]

Thank you for the video very helpfull

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimberlylucier4778]

Help!! I think something is jammed in my cricut maker.. When i click MAKE IT it is stuck cutting in the same spot...help!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Sorry, this is a question for Cricut Customer Support. We aren't sure how to assist you, as this has never happened to us! Try the normal things like turning it off and back on :)

[@chataestrada3116]

my cricut doesn't roll up my vynil and the the button to start it flashes red

[@sammitaylor2271]

I can't move the stars at all on my machine. How do I loosen them so they are moveable?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

They are hard to move, just work at them. They are a softer kind of plastic so it shouldn't be a problem to get them to move

[@sammitaylor2271]

@@MakersGonnaLearn thank you! I'll give it a go!!!

[@22spirals]

Tried to watch. Calling tools to clean a machine cute and super fun? Gotta love the south

[@ginamccarley8928]

I'm reading a Cricut Maker book and it says we have to grease them... You didn't mention that? do we not grease? if we do what kind and where do I get said grease??

[@nicoleramage2134]

call Cricut they will send you the oil you need for free in the mail

[@Sharemyjoi2]

Totally awesome is not to be used straight out of the bottle like that it can cause breathing problems, if you look at the directions it says dilute before using please be careful!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@aliciagorden4882]

This was awesome...thank you so so much!!!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@UnknownButlovesFood]

1:30 is the timestamp you are looking for.

[@dianekrienke3657]

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[@rhodenkierra1]

You didn’t clean the sensor light

[@flawlessbeautythefashiondesign]

How Often Should you Clean your Machine??

[@kheventplanner]

Huh,i used alcohol and qtips

[@marylaskey8147]

Can you help me my dollar won’t roll