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  1. 02-27-2004, 06:20 AM #1
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    Question Cleaning mouse pads??

    I have 2 mouse pads that are disgusting!

    Does anyone have a way to clean them so they don't fall apart?

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    I just scrub mine with a mild detergent and a scrubbie. rinse and let dry flat.hth.
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    Found this online~
    http://www.netsys.com/sunmgr/1994-08/msg00016.html

    The 'Mouse Cleaning' solution is a mixture of iso-propyl alcohol (propan-2-ol)
    and water with a small amount of detergent added. The iso-propyl alcohol
    will dissolve the grime (mostly human sweat and grease I guess) without
    dissolving the glue holding the pads on (so don't use ethanol!). The water is
    needed because otherwise the alcohol is highly inflammable and the detergent
    helps lift the grease once it is dissolved. The presence of the water does
    mean it takes about 10 minutes for the pads to dry again after cleaning - but
    once they are dry they're as good as new.

    The most effective way of cleaning the pads was to use a cotton wool pad.
    This worked well because you can squeeze it to properly wet the pads and then
    it will soak up the muck as you wipe the pads.

    The 'Mouse Cleaner' mix
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    50% iso-propyl alcohol
    50% water
    + a small quantity of detergent.



    This mix can be used quite safely to clean keycaps on keyboards as well
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    Thanks-If I ever get off of here-I will clean them before I go to bed and leave them to dry, but that would mean I have to leave the village
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    Thanks Darlene!
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    Don't forget to do self examinations monthly and have regular mammograms!
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