How to Clean Your Mousepad Without Rage-Quitting

(No therapy required, we promise)

We’ve all been there. You look down mid-game or mid-workday and realize your mousepad has evolved into a biohazard zone. Crumbs. Coffee stains. A mysterious sticky patch you definitely didn’t sign up for. It's basically the Donald Trump of mousepads—loud, controversial, and in desperate need of being removed.

If you’ve been putting off cleaning your mousepad because it seems like a whole thing... don’t worry. We’re about to walk you through it without needing a degree in domestic engineering.

First, Are You Sure It’s Worth Saving?

Listen, sometimes the best way to clean your mousepad is with a "Buy Now" button. If it's got more stains than your high school reputation or smells like gamer tears and energy drinks, you might want to grab a fresh one instead.

👉 Treat yourself to a new one here →

But if you're not ready to part ways just yet (respect), let's clean that bad boy up.

Method 1: The Quick Flick for Lazy Legends

🧽 What You’ll Need:

• Lint roller

• Microfiber cloth

• A little bit of motivation

🧼 The Process:

1. Hit it with a lint roller. Boom—no more crumbs from last Tuesday's nachos.

2. Wipe it down with a slightly damp microfiber cloth. Not soaked. We’re not washing a car.

3. Let it air dry like a classy person who doesn’t use their shirt sleeve.

✅ Perfect for: Slightly gross mousepads and people who live by “that’s future me’s problem.”

Method 2: The Gamer’s Deep Clean (No Waterboarding Required)

So you want to go deeper? Respect. Here’s how to clean your mousepad without needing to run a full bath.

🛠️ What You’ll Need:

• Soft-bristle toothbrush

• Mild soap (dish soap, not 18-in-1 beard/body/motor oil wash)

• A damp cloth

• Towel for drying

• A podcast so you don’t go insane during the process

👾 The Process:

1. Mix a little soap into warm water (not boiling, this isn’t ramen).

2. Dip your cloth in and wring it out—again, not soaking.

3. Scrub the surface gently in circles like you're apologizing to it.

4. Use a toothbrush for the stitched edges (aka the grime highways).

5. Pat dry with a towel and air it out flat.

6. Stare into the void as it dries, questioning your life choices.

✅ Perfect for: RGB and stitched mousepads that need a cleanse but can’t take a full soak.

Method 3: The “Oops, I Spilled Everything” Recovery Mode

Your pad is wet. Not damp—wet wet. Coffee, Coke, maybe a full noodle spill. We've been there.

Here’s what to do:

1. Rinse gently in cold water

2. Apply mild soap

3. Scrub with soft cloth or brush

4. Rinse again

5. Pat dry and lay flat for a full dry (no direct sun!)

Only for non-RGB mousepads. Don’t waterboard your LED gear. They’ve done nothing wrong.

Prevention 101 (Because You’re Better Than This)

• Wash your hands before using your setup (yes, even if you’re "just gaming").

• No snacking directly over the mousepad.

• Wipe it down once a week like a responsible desk goblin.

• Don’t let your cat nap on it. Okay fine, let them, but maybe clean it after.

Or... Just Buy a New One and Start Fresh 😅

Look, cleaning can only go so far. If your pad is now more “patina” than “print,” we’ve got you covered with thousands of designs, custom uploads, stitched and RGB options, and sizes that’ll turn your sad setup into a desk masterpiece.

👉 Shop all mousepads →
👉 Design your own custom pad →

TL;DR

• Cleaning your mousepad doesn’t need to be a boss battle

• Light gunk? Use a lint roller and cloth

• Heavy gunk? Soap, scrub, dry, pray

• RGB? Keep it dry or RIP lights

• Too far gone? Click that shiny order button

Keep your aim clean and your desk cleaner. You deserve it, king/queen/goblin.