How to Clean a Mousepad
Check out what your mousepad is made of., Clean it according to the type of surface., Rinse all the cleaner off the mousepad. , Pat the outside of the mousepad dry. , Allow the mousepad to dry thoroughly.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check out what your mousepad is made of.
Usually it will be a spongy foam, covered with either a finely knit fabric or a plastic top. -
Step 2: Clean it according to the type of surface.
If the surface is fabric, try rubbing gently with a moist washcloth or rag and a bit of shampoo.
Shampoo is a mild cleaner that's gentle on most fabrics and on skin, plus you already have it.
If your mousepad is plastic-covered, use any mild spray household cleaner and a cloth or sponge.
Dish soap or shampoo will work just as well. ,,, Let it dry all the way through the foam before returning it to your desk. -
Step 3: Rinse all the cleaner off the mousepad.
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Step 4: Pat the outside of the mousepad dry.
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Step 5: Allow the mousepad to dry thoroughly.
Detailed Guide
Usually it will be a spongy foam, covered with either a finely knit fabric or a plastic top.
If the surface is fabric, try rubbing gently with a moist washcloth or rag and a bit of shampoo.
Shampoo is a mild cleaner that's gentle on most fabrics and on skin, plus you already have it.
If your mousepad is plastic-covered, use any mild spray household cleaner and a cloth or sponge.
Dish soap or shampoo will work just as well. ,,, Let it dry all the way through the foam before returning it to your desk.
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