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    how to clean a fabric mousepad?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by dwd, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. dwd

    dwd Notebook Consultant

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    I have a steelseries qck mousepad and I've been using it for a while so it's really dusty right now.

    How do I clean it? The dust just seems to stick to the clotch and just hitting it against some kind of surface doesn't seem to help at all.
     
    dwd, Oct 29, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

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    Maybe just run it under some water or use a light soap if needed.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 29, 2008
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  3. Nova69

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    Lay some heavy duty packing or duct tape across the surface and remove. most of the dust should go with the tape.
     
    Nova69, Oct 29, 2008
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  4. Signal2Noise

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    ^^That^^

    You can even buy a lint/hair remover for pets or clothing which is a roller with sticky tape on it. Works like a charm.
     
    Signal2Noise, Oct 29, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I was gonna suggest vacuum? Possibly even a can of compressed air.
     
    Harper2.0, Oct 29, 2008
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    I would second that. :D
     
    Crimson Roses, Oct 29, 2008
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  7. potentv

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    Why not just throw it in the washing machine?
     
    potentv, Oct 30, 2008
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  8. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    It would ruin the grip on the bottom of the pad
     
    X2P, Oct 30, 2008
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  9. powerpack

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    Do not use water for dust!
     
    powerpack, Oct 30, 2008
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  10. checkmait

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    I think first using compressed air then the link remover would work the best :D
     
    checkmait, Oct 30, 2008
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