Mouse / Keyboard cleaning

slipd

slipd

slipd

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Hi guys,

As a general rule of thumb is, isopropyl alcohol (99.9%) okay to use on your mouse and keyboard to clean them? - I'd hate to degrade the plastic/rubber etc. I was considering getting some of the slightly weaker '%' wipes, as an alternative.

Plus, my hands are never usually dirty, I use hand San all the time, but I've noticed just lately that the rubber/plastic on some of my kit has started to feel a bit tacky... Why is that, is it a reaction or something?!

Thanks.
 
I have used IPA a few times to clean the rubber bit on my Logitech mouse without issue.

Certain rubber materials do tend to develop that sticky residue on them over time as they age.
 
I use soap and water on the key caps if they are removable.

IPA and general dusting on the keyboard itself.

Same with a mouse.. if the costmetics/non eletrical parts can be removed.
 
I wouldn't use IPA on rubber, it will probably break it down. Hand sanitiser is mostly alcohol as well. I usually just put a tiny bit of washing up liquid on a piece of kitchen roll, wett it under the tap and squeeze it out. Wipe everythign down and dry off with a clean piece.

If plastic/rubber is feeling tacky it could be breaking down and the oils are leeching out of it.
 
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