3 Reasons to Avoid Bleach on Your Mousepad

Bleach damages the surface coating Most mousepads have a thin top layer bonded to rubber that isn’t designed to survive chlorine. Even diluted bleach can eat through it, leaving the pad rough, peeling, or yellowed.

Bleach can cause discoloration on white pads White mousepads are especially risky because bleach often causes a different kind of yellowing over time.

Safer alternatives exist for tough stains Try a paste of baking soda and mild dish soap, or a dab of rubbing alcohol on a cloth. Scrub gently, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry flat. If that doesn’t work, replace the pad.