How to clean a computer mouse pad: caring for your mousepads

Have you ever had a computer mouse stop listening? Somehow I even decided to buy a new one. But I could not understand why the one that I had was out of order very quickly. But it turned out that everything was all right with her. The rug became the reason for "disobedience"! But it does not need to be changed often either. If you are an active computer user, the mouse accessory can get very dirty after a couple of months of work. So, you need to return it to purity. But you need to be able to do this.

How to clean mats made of different materials

Computer mouse pads are cleaned and even erased. But they do it taking into account the material from which they are made. Indeed, they are often made from materials that are very afraid of high temperatures and strong mechanical stress.

If you have a plastic mat

Plastic usually do not last long. After a few months, they either crack or almost lose the main layer - it wears off. Therefore, when you move the mouse, you will hear a rustling sound. As a rule, plastic products are the cheapest. Therefore, in case of wear from prolonged use, you can simply replace it.

The plastic mat is easy to clean. It's enough wipe with damp wipes or just wash with detergent.

Advice. While the rug is drying, it's time to take some time with your computer mouse. Use a damp cloth to wipe the mouse buttons and wheel. If this is not done regularly, then later on, dust gets inside it, and the mouse will quickly refuse to work.

Don't forget to wipe down the special mouse pads. After all, dirt also adheres to them. From this, the sliding of the mouse on the surface is greatly impaired.

How to clean a fabric mat

Cloth liners improve glide significantly. Therefore, they are so loved by many computer users. They are unpretentious in care, and any dirt is quickly removed with a regular detergent.

For cleaning you will need:

• brush with soft bristles;
• warm water;
• shampoo

Important! It is better to use a silicone shampoo to care for the fabric. It improves glide, and the mouse starts to hover over the table.

Completing of the work

Important! Some rugs may discolor when wet. Therefore, it is important to check the stain strength before washing. Apply lukewarm water to the edge, and then apply a white tissue to this area. If there are no colored stains on it, then you can safely start cleaning.

• Soak the entire rug in warm water.
• Spread the shampoo over the surface. This should be done before foam is formed.
• Also wet the brush, and then remove the dirt from the mat in a circular motion.
• Finally, the computer attribute must be rinsed in clean water. Do not squeeze! Let it dry naturally better. Rough hand spinning can ruin the rug.

With gel filler

This product can be washed in the same way as with a cloth. Just remember the important rule - do not press on the filler. Pressing hard on it can damage the gel filler.

Cork stand

This lining is pretty tough. Therefore, it can be used not only on a table, but also on a soft sofa.

Important! It is not recommended to immerse the cork product in water! It will swell and fall apart.

The best way to cleanse dirt is alcohol wipes. You can buy them at any supermarket or pharmacy.

Reversible model

In my opinion, this is the best rug in existence. After all, he does not need regular cleaning.. After contamination of one side, you can simply turn it over to the other and use it further.

Double-sided pads must not be washed in water. You can remove dirt from a smooth surface with damp wipes. The fabric base is cleaned with a foam cleaner or cotton pads soaked in alcohol.

Errors in use

If you have never cleaned mouse pads before, then you should learn about the most common mistakes, because then you can avoid them yourself.

• Some rug owners after washing dry them for only 2-3 hours, and then put on a wooden table. This cannot be done, because moisture from short-term drying still remains, and the table will begin to swell.
• Many computer users are completely do not wash their hands, before you sit down at the table. And scientists have proved that in this case pathogenic microbes settle in the rug, who begin to develop their colony there.
• The most common mistake - no one likes to read the user manual, but the manufacturer's recommendations can be useful. Then you will be able to competently clean the rug from dirt and not spoil it.

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