Mouse carpets are very frequented surfaces that dirty and must be cleaned, just like your keyboard and mouse.A dirty mouse mat is not only disgusting, but it can also affect follow -up and make your movements less precise.Here's how to clean it.
Summary
How to clean a rubber or plastic mouse mat?
If you have a basic rubber or plastic mouse mat, cleaning is surprisingly easy.Most of the time, a damp cloth will be enough to dislodge dirt and oil, but you can use a little dishwashing product to facilitate cleaning if necessary.
You can then dry the surface with a clean and soft cloth and get back to play.If your mouse mat has a fabric support, it is better to let it dry in the open air for a few hours.However, most non -porous mouse mats should be ready to use almost immediately.
How to clean a fabric or canvas mouse mat?
The fabric mouse mats are generally appreciated for their superior touch, but their cleaning can require a little more work.Indeed, oil and dirt can be embedded in the fabric, which makes it more difficult to remove than non -porous surfaces.
First of all, fill a sink or a container with enough hot water and completely immerse your mouse carpet.When wet, apply a small amount of dish soap on the surface of the mouse mat.The dish soap is ideal because it can eliminate the grease that accumulates, without damaging it as would do more aggressive cleaning products.
Trust soap of a bottle on a sponge.
Take a soft cleaning brush and rub the surface, by penetrating the soap into the fabric and dislodging the oil and the dirt that is trapped there.If you have a stained area, you may need to repeat this operation several times.
Rinse the mouse mat in the water to get the soap out of the fabric.If you have added too much soap, you may need to change the water and repeat this step.Once your mouse mat is clean, shake it well and tap it with a dry cloth to make it as dry as possible.
Dry the mouse carpet in the open air until it is completely dry.For better results, place it on a flat surface and avoid getting it back so that it is distorted by drying.He can take a day or two to dry completely before being ready to be reused.
How to clean a wired/RGB supply mouse carpet?
Some mouse mats have RGB lighting, while others wirelessly feed devices such as mice.You must be careful when you clean them so as not to damage the electronic components they contain.Unlike a fabric carpet, you should avoid immersing this type of mouse mat.
First, unplug the mouse mat, then take a soft cloth (ideally microfiber) and dip it in hot water.Apply a small amount of dish soap on the cloth, then remove excess water from the cloth to avoid applying too much humidity on your mouse mat.
From there, rub the surface of the carpet with the cloth to eliminate as much dirt and fat as possible.Repeat this step until your mouse mat is clean again, taking care not to run the excess water on the carpet.Once you are finished, rinse the cloth carefully and use it to remove the soap from the surface of your mouse mat.
Now let your mouse dry dry so as to prevent moisture from flowing on electronic components.For example, in the case of the PRISM QCK, Steelseries recommends placing your "place" mouse mat, so use your best judgment for your own model.
Can we wash a mouse mat in a washing machine?
Some fabric mouse mats survive a washing machine passage very well, but it is more prudent to wash them by hand, in accordance with the above instructions, for more safety.Glorious has instructions for cleaning its washing machine mouse mats that involve the use of dishwashing products rather than detergent, a cold cycle, avoiding an intensive spin cycle, then drying in the air(no drying by pulcing) for about a day.
Do not forget to also disinfect your mouse and your dirty keyboard.And if your mouse mat has a stain that does not want to leave, it may be time to buy a new one.
