I purchased an IQ system last fall and wanted to hold on to my Circle Lord Boards until I was 100% sure that I loved the IQ. I've loved these CL Boards, they helped me whip through all over quilts and save enough to move up to the IQ. However, I've run out of space and they need to find a new loving home. They are coming from a non smoking home, but I do have pets. These boards are made of a durable plastic like polymer so there shouldn't be any problems, you could spray them with a hose if you're worried but my dogs could care less about htem. Other than a few pencil marks or numbering