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    Rubbing Alcohol + mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by miscolobo, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    My mouse smells really bad from all those gaming sessions ive had. Im wondering if i can kill the smell by rubbing the mouse surface with alcohol. Will the paint or any of the design from my G5 come off?
     
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Smells bad? Must be a combination of your sweat, cheetos, and that greasy burger you had. :laugh:

    I use Windex on mine. You can also try using just some plain ol' glass cleaner as well. Use either a soft towel or get some paper towels and wipe away the grime.
     
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  3. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    you got the 1st part of the 2nd word right.

    it smells like cheese :rolleyes:
     
    miscolobo, Dec 13, 2008
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  4. triska

    triska Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah it works or also what works well is the lysol wipes
     
    triska, Dec 13, 2008
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  5. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Alcohol wipes work well also sports gear cleaner works better if it wont corrode the plastic
     
    X2P, Dec 13, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I have a G5 laser mouse, the first generation ones with one back button.
    After anyonw uses my mouse I clean it with rubbing alcohol. I have not noticed any discoloation over the years.
    The blue g5 may have different effects, because the surface fas a texture to it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Dec 13, 2008
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  7. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Agreed...alcohol wipes do work fairly well! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 13, 2008
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  8. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    what would you guys suggest then? Alcohol wipes for the textured surface?
     
    miscolobo, Dec 13, 2008
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    A bottle of isopropyl alcohol is a good fix. A bottle is around $1 at a grocery store.

    And I have to ask: why were you smelling your mouse?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 14, 2008
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  10. insaneXIII

    insaneXIII Notebook Consultant

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    Haha, really now, what drove you to smelling your mouse? Must've been really bored or something ;).

    I just use a cloth and a few dabs of water on my Deathadder, works fine with random food stains but I can't comment about smell...why don't you just spray it down with lysol if it's that bad :D.
     
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  11. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    lmao nono! the thing is on Halloween my friends came over for a little jam. 1 of them wanted to turn up some music and well..he had really sweaty hands. I told him to wash his hands but hes like "nah its clean".

    So yeah, the smell came from him, and its noticeable from a fair distance :S
     
    miscolobo, Dec 14, 2008
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