When cleaning the keyboard, it is advisable to clean the mouse and mouse pad at the same time. Otherwise the mouse responds to fast movements no longer precise because the sensor gets dirty over time. This can especially in Computer games become fatal. But also in desktop operation this will cause you problems.
In addition, accumulate gradually Bacteria, sweat and other disgusting deposits on the keys. Accordingly, as a result diseases triggered become. Furthermore, working or gaming with a dirty mouse is no longer fun.
If you are now asking yourself how can I best remove the grease and sticky dirt from my mouse and what do I have to consider when doing so, you have come to the right place!
Clean the mouse – this is how it works!
Below I have described a variety of cleaning methods. Accordingly, there is also a suitable manual for your model:
- Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC),
- Cherry
- HP
- Lenovo
- Logitech
- Microsoft
- Roccat
- Rapoo
- Razer
- Speedlink
- Steelseries
- Surface
- trackball
If your mouse brand is not listed, that's not a problem, because the Cleaning measures are not dependent on the brand, but from the materials used. So it doesn't matter whether you have one Gaming mouse have.
Step 1: Disconnect the mouse from the power source
Before you start cleaning, like cleaning your monitor, you need to Disconnect the mouse from the PC or laptop. For wireless mice, you should remove the battery or the rechargeable battery.
Step 2: Clean the surface
1st variant: dish soap and warm water
You simply take one damp microfiber cloth and a little washing-up liquid and wipe the dirty surface. The Laser or Sensor you can clean it just as carefully. Especially the side ones rubbery coating from my Razer model could be cleaned very well with a water-dishwashing liquid mixture. If you want it to be particularly hygienic, you can also take the mouse with you disinfectant rub in
2nd variant: isopropanol or spirit
Alternatively, you can also gently wipe your mouse with an isopropanol dab with a soaked cotton swab or cloth. After a few minutes, the alcohol will evaporate and your mouse will be ready to use again. You have to be careful with aggressive cleaning agents such as isopropanol or spirits, as the paint can come off the surface of cheaper models.
3rd variant: Wipe the surface dry with a cloth
Before you use a liquid detergent, you should first check if your mouse tolerates the humidity. Because some models have a special layer that sticks when it comes into contact with liquids. Accordingly, the dust then sticks all the more firmly to the surface. Consequently, you should only wipe these models with a dry microfiber cloth. An example of this would be the product Razer Lachesis.
Tip
I would while cleaning start with a gentle method. If the dirt still does not come off, I would use a stronger cleaning agent. To avoid damage, it is recommended that you Test cleaning agent on a small area first.
Step 3: Clean scroll wheel & hard to reach places
For those hard-to-reach places grope and Button offer themselves toothpick at. This allows you to easily remove the dirt from the cracks. If necessary, you can also blow out the dust with compressed air.
The mouse wheel or scroll wheel preferably with one roller cleaner cleaned. Of course you can also use other cleaning agents, such as glass cleaner, but then there is a risk that the mouse wheel will no longer turn correctly.
However, you should Do not disassemble the computer mouse into individual parts. On the one hand, that is true not necessary, there ins Housing only very little dust gets in anyway and on the other hand something can quickly break. Inside the case you have to at most times leaked battery acid remove.
Aids useful in cleaning
- microfiber cloth
- toothpick
- cotton swab
- Tweezers
- Dish soap
- disinfectant
- isopropanol
- Druckluftspray
Summary
- Disconnect mouse from computer
- Remove dirt from the surface and sensor with a damp cloth
- Clean gaps (edges, buttons and mouse wheel) with toothpicks and cotton swabs
- let the mouse dry
- Reconnect the device to the computer
