Gaming mice are prone to bacteria build-up. When you clean them correctly, your mouse will last much longer and perform better than before. We’ll show you how to clean it up in our popular gaming blog.
Indeed, you may want to buy a new one in the future, as the cleaning process can damage the optical sensor.
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How to Clean Your Gaming Mouse
The mice we recommend for gaming are usually of the optical type, as they are much more precise than the laser type. Laser mice are much more prone to dust and dirt build-up, and if you clean them correctly, they may work well for a while, but the performance will degrade quickly.
The problem is that mice are prone to bacteria build-up. When you clean them correctly, your mouse will last much longer and perform better than before. In this article, we’ll show you how to clean it up.
Note: We’ll focus on cleaning mice, but the same rules apply to keyboards.
You may want to clean your mouse after each use, but it’s much better to do it at least once a week. The best time is during the day, when your mouse is not in use.
If you use your mouse at night, it’s also a good idea to clean it at night, as the mouse is less prone to be contaminated by dust and dirt during the day.
Always clean the mouse on a soft surface, as the hard surface of a desk or mouse pad can scratch the surface of the mouse.
You can also clean the mouse while it’s plugged in, as the cleaning process is faster. The only disadvantage is that you can’t clean it if it’s on a hard surface.
You can clean the mouse by hand, or you can use a mouse cleaning kit. The mouse cleaning kits are more convenient, as you don’t need to open your mouse to clean it. You just need to clean the mouse while it’s plugged in.
If you prefer to clean your mouse by hand, we recommend using a cotton swab, as it’s the easiest and safest method. You can use a wet cotton swab or a dry one. The wet one is much easier to use, but the dry one is more effective.
How to Clean a Gaming Mouse with a Wet Cotton Swab
Step 1: Clean the Mouse Pad
If your mouse is on a hard surface, you can clean it using a wet cotton swab.
Start by cleaning the sides of the mouse, and then move to the back. Use a cotton swab to clean the edges and the underside of the mouse. You may also need to use a cotton swab to clean the scroll wheel.
If you have a multi-button mouse, you may need to clean the side buttons, as they are much easier to clean than the scroll wheel.
Step 2: Clean the Sensor
Once you have cleaned the mouse pad, you need to clean the sensor. The sensor is located in the center of the mouse, and it’s usually the largest surface.
To clean the sensor, you need to use a cotton swab to clean the sides of the sensor.
As the sensor is usually the largest surface of the mouse, it’s easier to clean it using a cotton swab. If you don’t have one, you can use a small paintbrush or a small piece of cotton to clean the sensor.
You may also want to clean the sensor with alcohol, but you need to make sure that the alcohol doesn’t get into the sensor.
Indeed, the sensor is made of glass, and if it’s not cleaned properly, it may crack.
Step 3: Clean the Wheels
The wheels of a mouse are much more prone to dust and dirt build-up than the rest of the mouse. If you clean them properly, they’ll last much longer.
To clean the wheels, you need to use a cotton swab to clean the sides of the wheels.
The best way to clean the wheels is to use a cotton swab to clean the sides of the wheels. You can also use a paintbrush or a small piece of cotton to clean the wheels.
Step 4: Clean the Plastics
If you use a gaming mouse, you probably know that plastics are prone to dust and dirt build-up. If you clean them properly, they’ll last much longer.
To clean the plastics, you need to use a cotton swab to clean the sides of the mouse.
You can also use a paintbrush or a small piece of cotton to clean the mouse.
Step 5: Clean the Rubber Feet
The rubber feet of a mouse are also prone to dust and dirt build-up. If you clean them properly, they’ll last much longer.
