How to Clean a Rubber Stamp Pad

Rubber stamps and stamp pads are used for all kinds of purposes, from business to craft. Stamp or ink pads require proper care to stay clean and work properly. It is particularly important to clean your rubber stamp pads if you have pressed stamps with different colored inks onto the pad. Regular maintenance helps keep your rubber stamp pads in prime condition.

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  Press the paper towel onto the surface of the ink pad. This will absorb any mistakes you may have made by pressing a stamp with the wrong color onto the pad.

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  Push lightly onto the paper towel then remove and discard. Repeat if there is still ink on the surface.

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  Trim any frayed edges of the stamp pad fabric. Over time, your pad may unravel somewhat, so keep the edges sharp by trimming regularly.

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  Spritz a fine mist of stamp cleaning spray onto a clean paper towel.

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  Wipe the edges, sides, top and bottom of your stamp pad to remove stray ink.

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  Buff the surface clean using a dry paper towel.