How do you clean this mat, and how well does it clean? I will use it in a kitchen.
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First, I sweep off any dust particles or crumbs then, I use a light warm damp cloth to clean the mat. If you choose a lighter colored mat (I have dark brown), then you may have to be careful what type of cleaner in case any coloring gets on mat. Otherwise, water and cloth or sponge is best way to go.
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I agree 100% with P Squared's answer (August 7, 2013): "It does a good job of cleaning our hardwood kitchen floors. I do, however, constantly wipe any spots or dirt that may have spilled on our floors, so for the most part, the floors do not have any major grime on them.
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I clean it with a wet paper towel with a tiny bit of soap & then go over it again with a plain wet paper towel. Using a sponge would only deposit germs to it. I also bought the mineral oil to use on the surface. I do the mineral oil rub down on the cutting board once a month. I've had it for months now & it is still as gorgeous as when I first got it. & I use it every single day.
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yeah it's pretty easy to clean, very actually. Just about any cleaner will do. I always just used a bit of diluted dish soap and water, or for lighter spills just a wet towel works.
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My mat has had cookware filled with extremely hot food sitting on it multiple times and it is just fine, and it wipes clean slick as a whistle...I love it and would recommend it to anybody :-)!
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I don't use a towel. The mat is fine until it gets wet with sweat, then it gets very slippery, at least for me. I have been told by a friend that this improves over time with usage, that the mat requires a 'break in' period.
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I clean it with a soft cloth and dish soap. I run it through dishwadher about every third use. This has worked well for me.
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I can confirm. The mat is thin but not too thin. Just right, i think. It's a good mat. I have it in my bathroom as the main, area "rug", in front of the sink. I got it as an alternative to the usual bathroom cloth/carpet- rug style. Regular rugs get so dirty in the bathroom. Plus cleaning is a hassle, dust/dust mites collect on carpets and other fabric furniture. The bamboo mat is easy to clean (paper towel and little water, etc). Over all, good, mid-line mat.
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I just wipe it out with either a damp cloth or paper towel. Nothing seems to really stick to the surface, so scrubbing is never an issue. I love it.
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The mat is quite light and easy to move! Only because of its size, it can be a bit cumbersome. It is quite easy to sweep it off with a push broom.
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The mat is made up of plastic bottles. I have soaked it in a tub, or have even run it in the washing machine if is not too dirty. Hang to dry, or put in a dryer for 5 minutes. Be careful it will shrink if put in the dryer. I have been using the same mat for one year and clean it weekly. It does not hold odor and is very durable.
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Ha! No dumb questions! I hope I understand what you are saying :) I have used this many times in my glass 9 x 13 pan for foods from cinnamon rolls, to baked mixed veggies! The mat goes up the sides of the pan and keeps all flavors and juices in, as well as leaving your pan spotless so you don't have to scrub! Is that your question?!!thebakingbarnstore :)
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I have never tried it because I haven't had to do a deep cleaning of the mat. But, I have had to "spot clean" it because one of my cats vomited on it. I used Clorox wipes and it came right off (make sure that you shake all the litter off the mat first, especially if yo use clumping). I probably wouldn't use bleach because it might absorb into the mat and be bad for the cats (clorox wipes don't have bleach in them).
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The mat works fine for me over a more-or-less standard apartment quality fluffy rug. It does not slide as the hard mats tend to do (and costs less) and when I lift it to clean, the carpet below seems untouched after being vacuumed - in fact, it will eventually show how bad the rest of the rug may need to be cleaned. The plastic knobs on the underside grip the fluffy carpets without any aparent damage.
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The top of the mat is and very easy to clean. The under part is not. That is where the padding is and it is sponge like. The mat feels real good under your feet.
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You wouldn't be able to just wipe it because it's a double layer surface with holes. I'd take it out and spray it with the hose then leave it out for a few hours and call it a day. If there's no yard/hose maybe wipe off the top and bottom parts of the mat with a paper towel then final rinse with something damp. It'd be tough to clean between the holes though that way. Maybe final rinse in the sink if you're really tight with your cat? Either way it's one of the best litter traps I've used.
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Sorry to hear that. I haven't had any issues except when I get really sweaty which isn't often. I never machine-wash my yoga mats cause that can damage them. When needed, I hand scrub them with some "green" cleaner and let it dry in the sun which helps kill bacteria. I recently ordered a couple yoga mat towels made of microfiber to prevent my mat from getting dirty and catch falling sweat that work really well and don't slip. Maybe that will help you.