How to clean a mouse pad?

[pennylane]

It's just a standard el cheapo mouse pad. Is it safe to just put under the faucet, add soap, rinse, and let dry?

I use an optical mouse, but there's still some stuff that should be cleaned off stuck on it...

Here are some pics

overhead
you can sort of see the bottom here

 

[Encryptic]

I don't see why not. They're usually either just plastic with foam underneath or a big pad of foam-like material.

 

[rpberry123]

It'll probably disintegrate on contact with detergent.

I solved the wear problem with an optical mouse.

That and I use a 'hard' type mouse pad (favorites with gamers these days), which can be cleaned easily.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Yeah, if there is plastic on top go ahead or if its mostly foam. If its leather, don't!

Ever tried a ratpadz?

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Yeah, if there is plastic on top go ahead or if its mostly foam. If its leather, don't!

Ever tried a ratpadz?

Nah. I just want something smooth and clean for my mouse. I added some pics.

 

[Encryptic]

OK, I don't see too much trouble cleaning it with soap and water. That shouldn't be a big deal I imagine. If it falls apart, how expensive can a new mousepad be anyway?

 

[SCSIfreek]

why go through the trouble of cleaning that mouse pad???? Just buy another one at crapUSA for $1.00.

Scsi

 

[Ornery]

Uh, why do you use a mouse pad?

 

[placebo139]

i think it's about time you invested 99 cents in a new one...

 

[aircooled]

buy a new one!

 

[pennylane]

Financial value is pretty low.... but sentimental value is through the roof!!!!
I've... grown attached to it.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Uh, why do you use a mouse pad?

u have an Optical mouse
heck i use my shirt half the time<lol