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Title: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: HotRoderX on Sat, 21 July 2018, 17:04:29

So I got a Godspeed deskmat was looking on best way's to clean them. Would just chunking it in the washing machine with some tide pods work are?

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: Olumin on Sat, 21 July 2018, 17:13:08

Dry cleaning perhabs?

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: clik_clak on Sat, 21 July 2018, 17:18:39

I just washed both my Godspeed and MX desk mats yesterday.

Wash in machine on delicate setting, cold/cold, medium spin and then let air dry. Do not use your machine dryer.

Both came out as good as the day they were new.

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: fanpeople on Sat, 21 July 2018, 18:09:51

Wow. Why did i not think of this. I usually spray it with bulk spray and wipe, rub it hard with a chux and then get the ****s when it does not work.

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 21 July 2018, 18:14:09

I wash mine in the shower using liquid detergent and a coarse sponge to rub it in. Then rinse and hang dry. Hang drying does not take that long.

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: HotRoderX on Sat, 21 July 2018, 18:58:07

thanks everyone will do! yea just like to keep mine clean you know.

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 21 July 2018, 19:00:39

I just put some tide powder on it wet..

and lightly Go at it with a tooth brush

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: Aerizu on Sat, 21 July 2018, 20:21:13

Quote from: Findecanor on Sat, 21 July 2018, 18:14:09

I wash mine in the shower using liquid detergent and a coarse sponge to rub it in. Then rinse and hang dry. Hang drying does not take that long.

Exactly this. Warm water would also help.

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 21 July 2018, 21:04:06

Quote from: Aerizu on Sat, 21 July 2018, 20:21:13

Quote from: Findecanor on Sat, 21 July 2018, 18:14:09

I wash mine in the shower using liquid detergent and a coarse sponge to rub it in. Then rinse and hang dry. Hang drying does not take that long.

Exactly this. Warm water would also help.

MM...  recommend against warm water..

Depending on how well that glue is tacked..  it could more easily come undone with warm-ness

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: ArchDill on Sat, 21 July 2018, 22:19:57

I need to wash my black cherry mat... I have had it for a bit. It is getting crusty...

Title: Re: cleaning a desk mat?
Post by: exitfire401 on Sat, 21 July 2018, 23:40:47

Mine goes into the washing machine on cold and air dries. I've had my desklength goliathus since 2011 and haven't had any issue doing so. Probably gets washed 2-3 times a year.