How to clean your scanncut mat.
Cleaning scan and cut mats.
The concepts apply to any model of scanncut you own.
In this brother scan n cut tutorial we show you how to clean your ma.
Periodically clean the mat.
Work on a section at a time and ensure that you do not get it over the edge.
First try wiping your mat down with a baby wipe.
You may also place the water in a nearby bowl.
Don t get concerned if your brother scan n cut mat looks dirty and loses its stickiness.
Using a baby wipe wipe over the cutting area to remove all the fluff lint hair and whatever else is sticking to that mat.
This is pretty much all you need to do.
You may need to use a bit of pressure here.
It s time for spring cleaning.
Use paper towel to start wiping off the old glue.
Cuttings and cut edges of patterns attached to the mat may reduce the mat s adhesive strength and prevent correct operation.
If you have scanned in patterns or cutouts that are similar but hard to differentiate on the scanncut screen always write down the file name and description.
The glue goes on blue and dries clear.
You will learn tips and tricks for cleaning and maintaining the brother scan and cut sdx125 and the scanncut 2 or cm350.
Use a plastic hard bristled brush to gently scrub the mat in a circular motion.
Keep a file journal.
My personal preference is using a zig two way glue pen or click here jumbo size works best scribble the.
Ways to re stick your brother scanncut mat.
If you don t have baby wipes on hand then washing your mat with warm soapy water and a cloth should work fine too.
Slowly place the sheet onto the mat working from top to bottom smoothing out any air bubbles along the way.
This is a really easy process and basically consists of removing the old glue and putting the 2 way zig glue on.
Run the mat under lukewarm water.
Apply the goo dissolver onto the mat.
This video is filled with tips on ways to maintain your scanncut mats.
This will not only clean the mat but will reactivate some of the stickiness.
Using the included spatula lightly scrape off any cuttings attached to the mat.
In this brother scan and cut tutorial you will learn how to clean and maintain your scanncut.
How to retack or restick your scanncut mat.
