How can I clean the rubber sides of my mouse?

Anonymous
2009-07-15T22:46:08+00:00

I have the MS Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0.  I've had it for approximately 2 years.  The rubberized sides have become sticky/tacky.  What can I use to clean them?  The mouse works just fine; it's the texture of the grips that is yucky.

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Anonymous
2009-07-16T04:56:35+00:00

Kirstin McDonald,

Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers community forum.

On the hard plastic parts you can use any kind of mild household cleanser on a soft cloth, never spray anything directly on any electronics.  You can get special cleaners at the computer / electronics stores, but basically they are much different from your common all purpose cleanser.  Never use anything harsh that will break down the plastic.  For the soft rubber like surfaces you have to be more careful to use something very gentle like a mild liquid hand soap, just a tiny dab on a web cloth.  Or try those pre-moistened hand wipes.  If it is gentle enough to wipe your hands with, then it should be safe for the mouse.  If the rubber has started breaking down and getting sticky, don't try to clean it, it is time to get a new mouse.

Hope this helps.

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Gloria

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-11T13:18:32+00:00

    A workable solution is apply talcum powder on the sticky grips of the mouse.

    It worked fine for my sticky Microsoft mouse two years old.

    I have tried Alcohol, Dish Soap, Glass Cleaners, Etc. all with limited success. Gave the Talcum Powder a try and No More Sticky Mouse. Even if it only lasts for a short time just give a dusting from time to time.

    Thanks for the tip.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-14T13:38:18+00:00

    Goo Gone on an old tee shirt worked well for me after giving up on the alcohol trick.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-04-26T13:38:22+00:00

    Lighter fuel sorted out my sticky Microsoft mouse. Thanks for the tip.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-14T17:43:36+00:00

    Thanks for your input! I will try it out. I have the same problem with an automatic wine cork remover. Seems like companies would provide a solution for things like this.

    Thanks again.

    Aloha,

    Jim

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