Before placing your mat on the floor, clean and dry the area completely. Be sure to clean your Little Nomad Play Mat before first use.  To clean your play mat, use a sponge or cloth with mild soap and water and dry the mat completely. We ask that you refrain from using abrasive cleaning solutions like window cleaner, floor cleaner, acetone or alcohol. Using such cleaners may cause permanent damage to your play mat. For smaller spills, wipe them up as they happen with a dry cloth. While most spills can wipe up easily with our cleaning instructions, cases of extreme dirt, paint spills and other heavily pigmented items may stain your mat and should be avoided. Please do not clean your mat with a power vacuum.