I Finally Cleaned My Filthy Mousepad—It Was Worse Than I Imagined
Summary
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Your mouse mouse imprison oils, sweating, dead skin and food – it’s dirtier than you think.
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The fabric pads are easy to clean with fast lukewarm washing, soft cleaning, followed by drying in the air.
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Wash monthly (or fence per week) to keep your workspace clean.
If you are a player or work at home, your mouse is probably the dirtiest part of your configuration – and you may even do it. I know that I did not do it, and when I cleaned mine, I was shocked by the quantity of filth came out of a stamp that I only used for six months.
Your mouse is dirtier than you think
Whether you have a mouse mouse only for your mouse, or an XXL mouse like mine that covers half of your office, your mouse is a breeding ground for bacteria.
The everyday deposits of your hands, such as natural oil of your skin, sweating, dead skin and hand cream, in addition to dust and food particles, all end on your mouse when you use it. And when you rub your hands against the mouse when you change the placement or use the mouse, this accumulation is deep inside the fabric (sorry for the graphic description, but I need to pass my point).
While you continue to use your mouse, dirt and grime accumulate inside the tissue tissue closely, so it becomes dirty quickly. Even if you wash your hands thoroughly before using your computer (something I highly recommend doing), your skin always releases sweat, oils and dead cells, so your mouse mouse is inevitably dirty.
Before you know, your mouse is filled with tiny particles. And in addition to being disgusting and unsightly, these particles can actually create enough traction to harm your mouse slip performance, which is not ideal if you are a hardcore player who pursues ultralian game mouses, quick performance mice and mouse skates on the secondary market.
Cleaning my mouse only took a few minutes
When I finally decided to wash my fabric mouse file, I was surprised by the speed and the stay effortlessly the whole process. It may have taken me 3 to 4 minutes from start to finish, and this is certainly something that I will do more often in the future.
If you have a plastic or hard glass mouse, you don’t even need to wash it, at least not in the same way as a fabric cushion. You can just wipe it with a glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth. If it is particularly dirty or sticky, a small amount of soft soap (such as hand or dish soap) and a soft sponge or cloth will eliminate the dirt with a minimum of effort.
For fabric mice, take the cushion outside or place it in your shower or bathtub. Wet it with lukewarm water. Avoid hot water because it can damage the rubber base and the fabric surface. Cold water is not excellent either, because it does not clean as effectively. In addition, do not dip it too long. Do not dip it too long; You just want it to be damp enough to lift the dirt.
If the mouse is very dirty, apply a small amount of soft soap; Otherwise, it is best to skip the soap whenever possible. The most important step is cleaning. You can use a microfiber sponge or fabric, but a soft brush has a better job to loosen deep dirt.
Use the sweetest brush that you can find – I used a painter brush, and it left the surface of my intact high -end mouse file. Even a soft-haired toothbrush can be too severe, so avoid it if your mouse is delicate.
Focus on the dirty areas, which is generally the lower section of the middle and the right if it is a PAD XL. Rinse thoroughly to eliminate all the soap from the woven fabric.
Dry the mouse air, but do not leave it in direct sunlight, because UV radiation can cause coloring of color. Air drying usually takes 4 to 5 hours, so it is preferable to clean it before planning to use it again or leave it overnight.
Although it can be tempting to use alcohol to rub to disinfect the mouse, I strongly recommend to avoid it. Alcohol can fade or damage both the fabric and the rubber base, and it can eliminate coverings such as hydrophobic or speed finishes.
You must regularly clean your mounted master
I obtained my Steelsries QCK XL Performance Speed Mousepad about half a year ago, so I honestly thought it would not be so dirty. This is why I was shocked to see brown and dirty water when I rinsed it.
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Steelsiries
- Material
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Polycarbonate
The performance speed of Steelseries QCK XL is a large high performance area optimized for a maximum sliding speed. The 3.5 mm thick neoprene rubber base guarantees that the mouse mouse never slips on your desk, while the low -profile edge seam protects the underrun from the underrun without digging in your wrists.
I always wash my hands before using my computer, but I frequently use hand creams, which are quite sticky and have probably accelerated the accumulation of dirt. However, the use of a mouse for several hours each day will naturally cause this.
If you play a lot or work from your office PC, you should probably wash it once a month or at least every two months. Of course, the less you use your mouse, the less cleaning you need. If you only play games a few hours every night, you can probably wash it once every three or four months. For people who only play on weekends, twice a year may be sufficient.
How often do you clean, of course, but I strongly encourage regular maintenance. Your office is a space in which you spend many hours, so keeping it clean is worth it.
If you want to reduce the frequency of complete washing, consider cleaning stains. Use a wet microfiber cloth to wipe it once a week, focusing on dirty areas. This eliminates a good part of surface dust and grime, extending time between washing while maintaining office hygiene and slippage performance.
In the end, cleaning your mouse only takes a few minutes, and it doesn’t need to be difficult. The gain is huge: now that my black mouse is clean, it no longer has these hideous white spots where I rest my wrists and palms. That’s why I’m going to wash my mouse on a monthly base from now on.
