how do you maintenance the mats?
82079
Depending on how dirty they are, you can either hose them down or just use a wet rag to wipe them down. Very easy to clean.
82080
I sweep them with a broom and then, occasionally, use a small mop or even a swiffer wet jet on them.
158312
I didn't purchase mats when I ordered the cage & I don't know if they supply them. I did buy a small piece of indoor/outdoor carpeting and cut it to size then attached them with velcro strips so they could be removed and cleaned if needed. So far that is working out fine.
1640286
The best way to clean them is vacuuming them with a vacuum. When you can no longer get them somewhat clean it is time for a new one. The cleaner they are the more suction the vacuum will have.
2132997
You probably don't need to remove the mats, but I do. I pull them up in Spring and scrub them down with bleach water and store them in the garage. I also take the time to wipe down the cord(s) as well. Putting them out in mid Fall and checking the connectors is done about the same time I cover the air conditioner and clean the windows.
1557904
Mats came with the unit. It does still move from time to time. I have it on laminate flooring.
1152224
Yes! That's what I did and it works great. These mats come as a set of two but it's been six months and I haven't needed to use the second one at all because the first one is still like new.
1912476
Well the ones that have lifted come right off. The ones that are still affixed I haven't tried to remove. I followed the directions to the T to ensure they would last but not so lucky. I'm contemplating removing them and going back to a regular mat.
1158323
its not a machine, its just a mat, and its not easily washable, just spray it with febreze if it gets nasty
1888228
If possbile pour the sea salt into a pot with water and warm the water dont boil it. Dissolve the salt so it looks like sand then using a rag or sponge gently clean the mat in a cicular motion. With a dry towel wipe off excess water and let dry on a flat surface. Dont scrub with sea salt that is too grainy it will scratch and scuff your matt.
694472
thank you for responding. It sounds as though you have the mats the same way I will place them.
1747713
Yes these maintain very well. I use each mat 10-15 times a day and they look brand new and show no sign of use after several months. They are silicone though and the top layer of silicone mats can be cut by sharp enough biscuit or cookie cutters so be careful. They are in my opinions better then the half sheet sil pat or sil mat. I have had them up to 550 degrees without problem.
1561094
Probably depends how many times you reuse it and how you care for it between starts. I would think replacing the actual seed cups a good idea for cleanliness alone but the heat mat will keep working for many uses.
820158
I have used soft scrub with bleach directly on the mat with a brush. No problems.
801987
After a while, just replace the buffing wheel. They're relatively cheap and do the job.
1287367
I love the mat but it didn't come with instructions. Mine is getting dirty in the middle so I'm going to try washing it on gentle cycle and letting it air dry.
2158556
I've been using it for more than a year, and I soak it overnight in a diluted bleach solution (maybe 1:5 bleach:water) every month or two to kill the mildew. It works great, but the mat is starting to pull apart (it's seen hard use for that year + in our kitchen!), so I'm going to buy another.
1808444
I always keep that mat! But, maybe you could try a piece of parchment paper or get a cheapy plastic placemat from the dollar store to protect the sticky layer of the cutting may.