What tool is used for cleaning a mouse?

Answer 1

FOR LASER MOUSE :

1. Turn off your computer to prevent shock while you clean a laser mouse. Place a clean, white piece of paper on your desk. Computer paper works fine.

2. Hold a laser mouse on the bottom edge of the paper pressing gently. Slide it from bottom to top of paper while applying gentle pressure. You should see a dark streak on the paper from dirt and grease left behind.

3. Look at your mouse pads to see if all grease has been removed. If not, use a fingernail to scrape off any remaining grease.

4. Get a dampened soft cloth or paper towel if the grease is too stubborn to remove with a fingernail. Make sure the cloth or towel is barely damp, not dripping. Moisten the mouse pads. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until mouse pads are clean.

5. Clean the top and under surface of a laser mouse with a soft, damp cloth. Use rubbing alcohol or mild soap for stubborn grease. If you need to remove dust from the hole containing the laser, use a Q-tip.

6. Dry a laser mouse thoroughly with a soft dry cloth before using. If you accidentally got liquid inside of it, don't use it until it has air dried, which may take several days.

FOR MOUSE ROLLERS :

First, turn off your computer (unless you have a USB mouse) and then unplug your mouse. Get a soft tissue, along with some suitable cleaning fluid.

Notice the removable cover on the bottom of the mouse.

Turn the mouse cover anti-clockwise to release the ball. Remove the cover and take the ball out.

Use the soft tissue to clean the mouse ball, be sure to remove all dust/hair/debris.

Next, notice the 3 rollers within the mouse casing, these are what we need to clean next.

You can improvise on how to clean the rollers, gently using your fingernail can get good results. Whichever way you choose to clean them, make sure you remove all traces of dust/debris, as the smallest piece can cause the mouse to behave erratically.

When you have removed all traces of dust/dirt from the rollers, and the ball is nice and clean, simply put the ball back in and replace the cover, turning clockwise to lock it in place.

Plug the mouse back into your computer .