Q & A - Stamps
To get the most out of the investment in your stamps and to get a great stamped image, your stamps should be cleaned as soon as possible after use.
Firstly make sure you use the correct cleaner for the ink you used. Water-based ink, such as the Classic or Craft Stampin' Pads, can be cleaned up using a water-based cleaning solution or water. For solvent inks, such as Stazon, you will need a cleaning product to match, like the Stazon Cleaner.
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Foam Mounted Rubber Stamps
To clean foam mounted rubber stamps you should never submerse them or run them under water. The foam mount (the grey foam between the wooden block and rubber image) should not get wet or it may distort and ruin your stamp. Using a proper cleaning solution for your rubber stamps will keep them in good condition.
Stampin' Mist and Stampin' Scrub is great for cleaning water-based ink from your rubber stamps (see page 148 of the Idea Book & Catalogue). Stampin' Mist is a cleaning fluid that comes in a spray bottle and is specially formulated to clean and condition your rubber stamps. Partnering the Stampin' Mist with the Stampin' Scrub makes cleaning stamps a breeze. Lightly spray one pad of the Stampin' Scrub with Stampin' Mist and leave the other dry. For best results, do not over-saturate the pad. Scrub your stamp on the damp pad, then rub it on the dry pad to remove any left over ink and moisture. Cleaning the Stampin' Scrub pads is easy, just rinse out the pads and allow to air dry.
You can also clean stamps by gently using wet wipes and patting dry. If you are using wet wipes to clean your stamps then ensure that they are not alcohol-based.
Another alternative is to use a damp sponge. Wet the sponge, wring it out as much as you can and place it on a plate or tray. Gently clean your stamps on the sponge and pat dry.
Stampin' Wheels
Cleaning your Stampin' Wheel is very easy. Stampin' Wheels do not have a foam mount, the rubber is adhered directly to the plastic of the wheel. That means that your Stampin' Wheels can be cleaned up by running them under water.
