Daily cleaning: Wipe with a damp cloth or wet wipe.
After crafts: Wipe paint and glue off promptly. Most substances lift easily from silicone.
Stubborn marks: Gentle soap and water.
Deep clean: Hand-wash gently. You can machine wash on your most gentle cycle (wool/delicates), but for maximum longevity, hand-wash.
Heat-proof: You can iron on it, place hot baking trays on it, use it as a surface for anything household-hot. The only exception: red-hot coals (BBQ embers) will burn through.
Do not: Dishwasher. High heat + food residue can coat the silicone surface with a film. If someone puts it in the dishwasher by mistake: submerge the mat in a pot of gently boiled water with washing-up liquid for 30 minutes, then rinse. The film lifts off.
Storage: Roll rather than fold to minimise creasing. Fine to store it damp for daily use. For longer storage, let it dry fully first. Or just leave it on the table.
Non-slip side: Always faces down. Will collect dust and hair (that’s it gripping). The fastest way to clean the grip side: submerge the mat in water. Dust, lint, and craft debris release instantly. Much quicker than wiping. On polished wood floors, clean periodically.