My mouse squeaks!

[Muse]

I've had a lot of mice, but never had one that squeaks. Cleaned a lot of mice, too. Should I put a tiny drop of oil in the rollers? It's a little annoying. It's a cheapo Chinese USB 3-button, but I like it because it just feels so cool. It feels like it's covered in a fine fine velvet! I have an MS Intellimouse Optical that I'll probably start using soon, but meantime, I do like this one. Thanks.

 

[Insidious]

Try not to get any oil on the rollers themselves (you need friction to move the ball)
Just on the spindles. (Intellimouse-Optical here, it's decent)

 

[4824guy]

Silicone slide spray works good also, plus you can use the rest of the can on other items around the car and house.

 

[Akira13]

My MS Wireless Intellimouse Optical used to squeak when I put fresh batteries (1.5V) in it. MS said it was due to capacitors. It really did sound like a mouse. I know your problem isn't anywhere near similar to mine, but I just thought I'd share my squeaky mouse story. Eventually, it misbehaved, and I had to put it down.

 

[Muse]

I fed my USB mouse the tiniest drops of oil on either side of the 1/8 inch wide metal roller and it stopped squeaking. Total silence.