Impossible to keep clean
This mat absorbs everything. I have been a crafter for 15 years and my old mat had just seen it's last days. I was unable to find the similar finish to my old mat and size so I purchased this one. You wipe a little glue off it absorbs in. Your inking and you drop your ink pad it absorbs in and makes it very tacky and difficult to work on. It is also difficult to pick things up from as things don't move easily as it is always tacky with something. Have to scrub with hot soapy water and scrubber on sponge to start new project or often during large project. Would never recommend.