Milk Destroyed my Mouse Pad

The_Abyss · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:35

Stick it in a plastic bag and then put it in the freezer for 2 days. That'll kill of most of the bacteria, and if it still smells after that then it's time for the bin.

Evian · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:37

Washing machine job

WuMyster · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:39

Derek W said:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/it-s-no-use-crying-over-spilled-milk

Please read this go future reference......

Apologies, I realise the "joke" you tried to use. I'm tired and just wanted clear cut responses.

The_Abyss said:
Stick it in a plastic bag and then put it in the freezer for 2 days. That'll kill of most of the bacteria, and if it still smells after that then it's time for the bin.

That sounds like a good idea. Will try that tonight.

Captain · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:39

They are so cheap, not worth the hassle of cleaning the old one, just get a new one.

WuMyster · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:39

Clov!s said:
They are so cheap, not worth the hassle of cleaning the old one, just get a new one.

Steelseries 4HD isn't cheap for me.

Captain · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:41

WuMyster said:
Steelseries 4HD isn't cheap for me.

£18 isn't cheap?

WuMyster · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:42

Clov!s said:
£18 isn't cheap?

Not for a mouse pad, but £18 is better than my nose falling off I suppose.

Captain · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:43

WuMyster said:
Not for a mouse pad, but £18 is better than my nose falling off I suppose.

Agree for a mouse pad it isn't cheap, but it's such a small amount i wouldn't bother trying to clean the old one.

Gogl · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:43

The_Abyss said:
Stick it in a plastic bag and then put it in the freezer for 2 days. That'll kill of most of the bacteria, and if it still smells after that then it's time for the bin.

I always wondered why putting dodgy HDDs in the freezer worked, now I know. It's because they've become infected with a virus and the freezer kills the bacteria.

Arsonist · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:44

I think this thread has been milked for long enough.

Nitefly · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:47

Gogl said:
It's because they've become infected with a virus and the freezer kills the bacteria.

I see.

Hades · 27 Dec 2014 at 23:47

The_Abyss said:
Stick it in a plastic bag and then put it in the freezer for 2 days. That'll kill of most of the bacteria, and if it still smells after that then it's time for the bin.

Good shout.

dirtychinchilla · 28 Dec 2014 at 00:18

Weird thread, but this seems pertinent:

darael · 28 Dec 2014 at 00:25

I wouldn't put it in the washing machine in case it falls to pieces and clogs the filter up. :eek:

Myself, I'd soak it in almost hot water with biological washing powder in, agitating a lot at first and intermittently for about an hour.

Failing that, bicarbonate of soda might just do the job.

Gogl · 28 Dec 2014 at 00:30

Nitefly said:
I see.

You were supposed to wikiwarrior me on the differences between a viral and bacterial infection! :mad:

But freezing failed hard drives... it works... for a few minutes... maybe.

Angilion · 28 Dec 2014 at 00:49

Vinegar is quite effective at dealing with mouldy milk residues on carpets and suchlike, but I don't know what effect it would have on your mousemat.

The_Abyss · 28 Dec 2014 at 01:12

It would make it smell of vinegar.

Mynight · 28 Dec 2014 at 01:14

Coat liberally in mustard.

arknor · 28 Dec 2014 at 01:33

darael said:
I wouldn't put it in the washing machine in case it falls to pieces and clogs the filter up. Myself, I'd soak it in almost hot water with biological washing powder in, agitating a lot at first and intermittently for about an hour.

Failing that, bicarbonate of soda might just do the job.

just stick it inside a pillow case and washing machines have a filter at the front anyway usually you will find coins in there

murah · 28 Dec 2014 at 07:46

The only thing that gets rid of old milk is new milk