How to Quickly Clean your Computer Mouse

Does your computer mouse keep getting stuck? Sure the mouse may be dusty and dirt, however; you don't have to purchase a new one! Follow these easy steps to clean your mouse with the quickness!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Computer Mouse
• Q-Tip
• Rubbing Alcohol

1. 

   Before you begin cleaning the mouse, turn off the computer. Once the computer is disconnected, unplug the mouse from the back of the computer.

2. 

   Flip the computer mouse over so it is upside down. Once you see the backside of the mouse, remove the outer circular plate.

3. 

   Once the plate is removed, remove the mouse ball from the computer mouse. To clean the mouse ball, get a clean towel with some soap and water. Gently rub the ball around on the towel.

4. 

   To clean the inside of the mouse, take a q-tip or soft cloth and slightly wet it with a touch of rubbing alcohol. Go around the edges inside the computer mouse, where the ball sits.

Resources

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[reluctantexpert]

on 12/7/2008 Helpful, thanks

[Athenable]

on 12/3/2008 Great article, nothing worse than a dirty mouse.

[TheGlamSquad]

on 11/20/2008 Very great advice. I did this while I was reading and your tips are very helpful because I am now problem free. Thanks alot! 5 *****

[gatorgirl182]

on 11/18/2008 I am so picky about stuff like this, and think that everybody should take time to clean their mouse and keyboard! Thanks for the article! 5 Stars!

[Justen]

on 11/18/2008 These are great tips, I have thrown away a few mouse (mice?) before. I need to clean my current one right now it is getting hard to manuvuer.