Front Back and Seam Area: How To Clean A Gaming Mousepad

A gaming mouse pad is an essential equipment for many gaming enthusiasts, exceptionally experienced gamers. A high-quality gaming mouse pad provides a place to put the keyboard and mouse, enhancing the overall gaming experience and reflecting the user’s aesthetic taste.

However, the gaming mouse pad will inevitably become dirty after prolonged use. How can we clean it thoroughly?

The answer lies in determining the cleaning method based on the mouse pad material used by players.

Currently, two commonly used materials for gaming mouse pads are on the market: cloth and plastic/synthetic material.

Cleaning method for Cloth Mouse Pads

Cleaning method:

The fabric used in cloth mouse pads is not ordinary; it is usually soft and smooth.

Precautions:

Do not apply too much force when scrubbing, and use an old toothbrush with soft bristles to avoid damaging the surface of the mouse pad. After several rounds of gentle scrubbing, the plastic mat will be refreshed and restore its original texture.

Cleaning method for plastic/synthetic material mouse pads

Gamers widely use plastic or synthetic material mouse pads due to their quick responsiveness, precise control, smooth surface texture, operation stability, and high positioning accuracy.

Cleaning method:

The cleaning process for this type of material is generally straightforward. If you find your mouse pad very dirty, directly rinse it with water and let it air dry in a cool place. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight as much as possible.

Precautions:

• Do not take shortcuts by using washing machines; always hand wash.
• Avoid using aggressive methods such as rubbing or twisting.
• Refrain from using alkaline detergents like laundry powder.
• After cleaning, do not hang it up to dry or expose it to direct sunlight.

Regular Cleaning Method for Gaming Mouse Pad

Step 1: Selecting the Sponge and Cleaner

Firstly, you must choose a sponge to clean your gaming mouse pad. Generally, it is best to use a soft sponge.

A sharp-edged or rough irregular brush may scratch the mouse pad and damage its surface during cleaning.

Now, for the cleaner, there are two options.

Firstly, you can use dishwashing liquid. It is milder than cleaners and can quickly remove any minor stains, sweat marks, and dead skin stuck on the mouse pad.

The second option is to use laundry detergent. Laundry detergent is more effective than soap and can better remove stubborn stains such as spilled food or drinks.

If you haven’t cleaned your mouse pad in a while and all the stains have hardened, laundry detergent will also be helpful.

Step 2: Soaking the Sponge and Gaming Mouse Pad

Now, you need to soak the sponge in water since the new sponge must be soaked in warm water first to soften it without damaging the surface.

The gaming mouse pad is extended, so we need,d a large enough container of water that fits the size of the mouse pad, preferably a bathtub so that the entire mouse pad can be fully immersed.

Immersing the entire mouse pad ensures the proper removal of all stains. Soaking increases contact time between fabric and cleaner or soap, which helps better clean surfaces.

Step 3: Cleaning The Gaming Mouse Pad

After soaking the mouse pad thoroughly wetted, spread it out on a flat surface. Now sprinkle some laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid evenly over its surface using your hand.

Cleaning The Surface of The Gaming Mouse Pad

Now with a soft sponge, start scrubbing gently on its surface. With this method, you can clean hard without damaging its surface.

Depending on how dirty your gaming mousepad stakes are, it takes approximately 2-5 minutes to scrub the surface and remove all stains properly. If the mouse pad is still dirty, consider rinsing off the soap with warm water and repeating this process.

Cleaning The Back of The Gaming Mouse Pad

Now flip over the mouse pad and start scrubbing its back. This part is usually clean, so cleaning it won’t require much effort.

Note that after long-term use of a gaming mouse pad, black rubber may be on the back. If you see this, it indicates that you need to replace your gaming mouse pad.

Clean the seams of the gaming mouse pad.

Diipoo‘s gaming mouse pad offers both stitched and unstitched seams. When cleaning, be careful not to break the thread at the seams.

Do not use hot water when cleaning the mouse pad. Hot water will melt the rubber and cause the mouse pad to lose structural integrity.

Step #4: Dry the gaming mouse pad

After cleaning the mouse pad, it must be adequately dried, as any remaining water inside can damage your mouse. If water is inside the mouse pad, prolonged use may cause it to develop an unpleasant odor.

First, wrap a towel around your mouse pad, then press down on it.

This will absorb excess water from the towel and remove moisture from most parts of the mouse pad. Repeat this process several times until most of it is dry.

Finally, place your mouse pad in a location with indirect sunlight or a warm and dry area for drying.

Leaving your mousepad under direct sunlight can cause its rubber to melt, compromising its structural integrity and affecting performance.

With Diipoo’s custom gaming mouse pads, you can use various cleaning methods without easily damaging them. We offer different thickness options for our pads.

Lazy method for cleaning gaming Mouse Pad

I know you’re looking for an easy way out! Diipoo has got you covered!

The safest method is to lightly clean it with a small dish soap or laundry detergent and let it air dry in indirect sunlight to protect its surface from damage.

Diipoo offers over ten sizes of Mouse Pads, so you can choose one that suits you best. Our vision is to provide customized lifestyle services for otaku enthusiasts.