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It is allowed to wash the mouse pad, the main thing is to do it according to the rules so as not to damage the material, not to change its properties. The accuracy of cursor positioning, simplicity in operating the device, and sometimes its performance in principle, depend on the purity of the accessory. Therefore, it is necessary to wash the product, but it is important to do it using the right products.
Can the mouse pad be washed
The mouse pads can be washed, but subject to certain conditions. It:
- no creasing, strong friction;
- strictly hand wash (the machine may damage the coating);
- proper drying - you need to hang the product on a rope on a clothespin or put it on a flat surface with its face up;
- refusal to use a battery or hair dryer for drying;
- water not more than 40 ° С.
A non-dried accessory is not immediately placed on the countertop, especially if it is wooden. Washing should be done every 3 months.
Features of washing mouse pad
Cleaning your mousepad is easy - just use a mild liquid detergent and a new dishwashing sponge. The procedure is convenient to do under running water.
Procedure:
- Rub the shampoo on the surface of the product until foam forms.
- Take a brush or sponge and brush the surfaces on both sides in a circular motion.
- Wash off the foam, if necessary, do a second soaping and rinsing.
- Dry naturally.
If there is a built-in backlight, you cannot wash the product under running water. In this case, it will be enough to remove dirt using a special spray for the screen, napkins.
The smooth surface of double-sided products is cleaned using wet wipes, if there is a lot of dirt, a soap sponge will help. When the surface is dry, you can additionally wipe it with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol diluted with water. Rough materials are treated with sponges, brushes, previously soaked in water. Lathery foam will help from strong dirt, the remnants of which will need to be removed with napkins.
How to wash a mouse pad made of different materials
Before you wash your mouse pad, you need to look at what material it is made of. Some products cannot be wet cleaned, or it will need to be done with the utmost care.
How to clean a fabric mouse pad
A cloth mousepad is the easiest to clean. It is advisable to use a rag or sponge, having previously moistened them in a concentrated solution of liquid soap. Laundry gels and shampoos are fine too. Places of strong dirt are gently wiped with a sponge, after which the rug is washed under running water.
Small items can be cleaned in a basin. It is advisable to draw cool water, then add a cleaning agent without abrasive particles and aggressive substances in the composition.Contaminated areas can be rubbed with your hands, but this must be done very carefully and not sharply. After the completion of the process, the mat is washed under a warm stream, trying to remove all soap residues.
Only a completely dry product can be used. It is necessary to carefully check if there is moisture in it - if so, then dry it. Control coated fabrics should be washed in the same way as usual, it is important to avoid pressing and strong friction. Dust is removed with a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner - whichever is more convenient.
How to clean a plastic mouse pad
A plastic mouse product must be handled in the same way as with a latex one. It cannot be washed in a typewriter; it is better to wipe it with a cloth soaked in a cleaning solution. Then rinse off the detergent with water. Good for removing any dirt in dishwashing liquid. After cleaning is completed, the mouse pad is dried. Like washing, it must be dried delicately.
Complex dirt will be removed by a cotton pad moistened with alcohol cleaner. Special napkins help a lot.
How to wash a gel-lined mouse pad
Solid models with a gel lining are becoming more and more in demand. They are strong, beautiful, durable, do not present any particular difficulties in care. In order not to damage the gel layer, you need to carefully wipe the working surfaces with special napkins or cotton pads soaked in cleaning agents, do not twist or squeeze anything. Household solutions are harmless, hypoallergenic, do an excellent job with stains and do not damage surfaces.
How to clean a gaming mouse pad
Gaming models are equipped with additional options such as lighting, cable connectors. This makes them more functional and delicate to care for. Image, gaming accessories still need to be cleaned, but not washed. If you hold such a product under running water, all additional functions will simply stop working.
Mouse pads with internal electronic filling are afraid of direct contact with water. So, in no case should you wash them, but you can wipe them with napkins, special means. It is convenient to clean accessories with a solution of ammonia diluted in water. It will not leave streaks on the surface and will effectively remove all dirt. If the model is not only backlit but also bamboo, it cannot be wetted. Natural natural material begins to bend and deform.
How to clean a custom mouse pad
For cleaning non-textile and plastic products, office equipment products are used - foam, wet wipes, sprays. It is convenient to remove stains and fingerprints from glass with a solution of ammonia, previously diluted with water. After such a product, there will be no traces, the surface will remain perfectly clean.
Rugs made of bamboo, leather are afraid of moisture, so they cannot be washed. The main care is wiping with wet wipes. If the bamboo is washed, it will lose its shape, swell.
How to dry a mouse pad
Dry your mouse pad properly. Hair dryers and batteries are not suitable here - they can negatively affect the material of manufacture of the product. The drying procedure is as follows:
- Thoroughly rinse off the detergent used.
- Dry the outside and inside of the mouse pad with a cloth, paper towels or towels, whichever is more convenient.
- Leave the product to dry.
If there is a lot of moisture, it will be better to hang the rug on a clothesline, securing it with clothespins.Another option is to lay it face up on a flat surface. Until the product is completely dry, it cannot be used. Even the slightest suspicion of moisture is a reason to additionally dry the accessory.
Mousepad care tips
Basic care recommendations:
- There is no point in washing an old, hopelessly dirty mouse pad - it needs to be replaced. All products are not eternal, over time, dirt will not be completely removed even with normal care.
- The mouse should also be cleaned, paying particular attention to the trackball or wheel, the surface that contacts the mat.
- It takes a long time to dry the products, if the table is wooden, then even longer.
- The dirt should be removed immediately - then they will be absorbed into the fabric or scratches, cracks, it will be even more difficult to solve the problem.
- Sponges, towels, rags used during cleaning can be very dirty, so you need to take those that you do not mind.
And the last - some rugs fade. To understand how the new product will behave, you can slightly wet the corner and evaluate the consequences.
Conclusion
It is imperative to wash the mouse pad from time to time, since dirt not only looks ugly, but also affects the movement of the mouse cursor. The cleaning procedure depends on the material of the product. Do not handle rugs in a washing machine. If the material is delicate, there is a backlight, a drive for connecting a wire, cleaning can be done only with napkins (it is prohibited to wash the mouse pad under running water and in a basin).
