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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  1. Anonymous
    2012-07-02T16:32:38+00:00

    thanks for the tip dude it works like charm!

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-11-07T12:12:08+00:00

    Great tip it worked like a charm. Had to rub hard though...

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-10-18T06:21:52+00:00

    The best fluid to clean rubber is... water! Prolonged use of alcohol may make the rubber hard...

    If you still have an old mouse with a rubber ball then clean it with a tissue that is slighty wet and don't forget to clean the small plastic shafts inside. Dirt is easily collected here and may lead to very irregular mouse behaviour.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-08-22T17:04:37+00:00

    Gracias.

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