I have to admit that when it comes to cleaning off my stamps while I’m creating I’m usually a “wipes” kind of gal. They’re quick to grab and easy to use. I had a brand of wipes that I loved. They were smooth so they didn’t leave fibers on my stamps. Of course, the manufacturer doesn’t make them any more and I can’t seem to find a decent replacement.
I don’t want my wipes scented and I don’t want them textured. That pretty much leaves out baby wipes. I also don’t want them to antibacterial as I don’t want the alcohol on my stamps. Seeing as I’m so picky and I can’t find wipes that meet my specifications I dug out my Simply Shammy.
I had actually been using my Simply Shammy during classes when I had them in person pre-Covid. Now that I’ve been using it again I’m not sure why I wasn’t. Hmm…..
Here’s Stampin’ Up!’s catalog description of the Simply Shammy: “This reusable stamp cleaning cloth makes stamp cleaning effortless. Just add water, then wipe stamps on the shammy. Durable, thick shammy easily cleans ink from narrow grooves. No lint, no chemicals—just clean! (Ink will stain shammy but won’t transfer to your fingers or other stamps.) With its portable 5″ x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8 cm) size it fits neatly in a stamp case.”
As mentioned above, ink will stain your Simply Shammy. I have two of them and they both look like this. The great thing though is that the ink stays in/on the shammy!
I used to use the Stampin’ Scrub pads for cleaning stamps during my in-person classes. The problem with the Stampin’ Scrub was that if you got them too wet and if you cleaned your stamp a little too vigorously, the watery ink could spray on to nearby surfaces. It was a neat, kind of speckled look but if you didn’t want speckles on your just finished project you wouldn’t be happy. This is why I like the Simply Shammy. No mess! You don’t really have to clean them either. Once in a while I will rinse them and gently ring them out but that’s about it.
You can see in my second photo that I keep my Simply Shammy in a stamp case (#119105). The stamp case fits the Simply Shammy perfectly and keeps it moist. The shammy will dry out eventually but just add more water!
A Simply Shammy is the perfect choice for cleaning your stamps. I was a “wipes” gal before but with the shammy I don’t have anything to throw away. I don’t have to clean it and it’s easy to use.
What do you use to clean your stamps? Leave a comment and let me know!
Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!