My mat has turned a kind of weak tea color. Any idea how to get it back to clear?
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http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-whiten-yellowed-plastic/ I tried to use a lot of bleach and that worked on other items that have yellowed. I have not tried bleaching it in sunlight/UV light, but I heard that works for some people. My mat has not turned yellow yet, so I haven't tried anything for this particular item.
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http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-whiten-yellowed-plastic/I tried to use a lot of bleach and that worked on other items that have yellowed. I have not tried bleaching it in sunlight/UV light, but I heard that works for some people. My mat has not turned yellow yet, so I haven't tried anything for this particular item.
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Try a small region first, I have had no problems with product, However I have white wool rugs so color change has not been an issue. But the product is one of the best I have ever used. I find if you let the spill ( cat through up ) dry first then scrape off the surface, then vacuum first then apply product. works great, stain come's right to the surface then just blot away.
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The mat is water repellent, so it does not absorb into the mat. Juice should not leave a stain either. You should not leave anythiing hot on it though, as that will leave a permanent impression on the surface. I set a tea cup on it (when my child was not around, of course), and it left an indent. :(
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first put the silver mat, then the blue one. Contact them to send you a new one!
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I've had that happen too. What I've done with my mats (which are not "the mat") is just smear a very thin layer of shortening to the mat. I make my own fondant and this has always worked. Don't know why it wouldn't work for The Mat too.
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Hi, Denise. Wish I could help. I've had it awhile, and stained it gray.I love it, though. :-)
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I use baking soda to get tea stains out of my cup, not sure about bleach...
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I too have had the same problem and no amount of bleach or cleanser will remove it! Just one more flaw with these chairs! A lot of money down the drain!
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I spilled some yogurt on it and I found that blotting (very light pressure) with a damp cloth cloth worked well and then once I got every thing up I pressed much harder to get the excess water out. it worked well. as for keeping it as black as the day you got it... well... I'm open to sugggestions. HTH.
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Try running a vinegar/water solution through it and then the baking soda. That may take care of it.
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The lighter colors tend to eventually leave a dull greyish color on the surface of the mat where your hands and feet spend most of their time. Not because you're dirty but because the body's oils and dead skin cells will slough off. Unless you plan to scrub the mat rigorously after every use, I'd stick to a darker color.
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I've had a similar experience. I suspect it has to do with minerals in the water. Assuming it comes from your tap water, it should be safe. If you really think this a problem then you could try using distilled water. I'm not a chemist, but the heating surface appears to be Teflon or something similar. So I typically remove the discoloration with mild soap and water, the sooner after it's cooled enough the better, or with some vinegar. As for safe, I use my regularly and have had no problems.
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It is a chalk like substance that you will want wipe off with a damp towel. If you just try to wipe it dry you may find a slight white residue. I sweat so much that I rinse my mat in the shower after each use so it is a non issue.
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I washed mine multiple times with dish soap and water and left it out in the sun, this eventually fixed the problem for my mat. Try supplier Tasha Maydonik <tashamaydonik@gmail.com> (contact 6 months old)Square36
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Had the same issue. Please soak overnight with dishwashing liquid that has lemon fragrance. Dont leave tea bag in after steeping.
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Try CLR Kitchen Cleaner. Takes all the stains out and makes them look like new. Soap won't work. Makes them clean, but leaves all the stains.
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Same answer as Sheli. I have to scrub it with soap and a washcloth or loofa multiple times because I make mine very thick and dark. Good luck.