My Microsoft Mouse Model 1007 has become sticky and gummy on the outside of the mouse body where one puts their thumb and fingers to control the device. What is the best and approved way to clean the device's body? Some say to use rubbing alcohol, while others say using alcohol will disolve the rubber coating and make the mouse slippery to use. So I am looking for the correct way to clean the Model 1007 PC Mouse.
I had the same issue and using clorox wipes only made it worse. I eventually used Lacquer Thinner, which is usually a mixture of solvents able to dissolve a number of different resins or plastics. It can be purchased at most home improvement or hardware stores. It worked perfectly.
It is a bit of a messy process and there are fumes. I wore rubber gloves and did it in my garage using several paper towels. I also recommend applying scotch tape to the edges of the non-rubber areas to protect the finish. Also avoid getting it on the bottom of the mouse.
I had the same issue and using clorox wipes only made it worse. I eventually used Lacquer Thinner, which is usually a mixture of solvents able to dissolve a number of different resins or plastics. It can be purchased at most home improvement or hardware stores. It worked perfectly.
It is a bit of a messy process and there are fumes. I wore rubber gloves and did it in my garage using several paper towels. I also recommend applying scotch tape to the edges of the non-rubber areas to protect the finish. Also avoid getting it on the bottom of the mouse.
Thanks M.A.D., I didn't have lacquer thinner however standard paint thinner did the trick. I used a rough cloth with the paint thinner and scrubbed like mad and the "protective" coating was removed, The rubber/silicon is smooth and sticky free now. Do wear gloves for safety.
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I had the same sticky surface problem and used WD-40 and a cotton rag. I put spot of rag on my finger, spray with WD-40 and rub sticky area. It took a bit of work but the sticky matter would soften and I could rub it off. Change the spot you are using on the rag as it gets the sticky stuff off the mouse. PS. I used this same procedure on my Jason binoculars
Rubbing alcohol will not dissolve rubber and most certainly not in the brief period of time it makes contact with the material and the time it takes to evaporates which is any time between 5 to 10 seconds depending on the alcohol to water ratio which is generally between 70 to 91%.
Any rubber looking material on your mouse is actually silicon (like cellphone skins) and is quite resilient to all types of cleaners. I clean the touch screen of my droid every couple of days with alcohol and the silicone looks as good as it did six months ago.
If it has rubber it is safest to use lysol or clorox wipes to clean it.
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