3 Things to Know About Cleaning Coated Mouse Pads

Use only mild soap on coated pads Alcohol strips the coating over time, and once that coating is gone, the glide is gone too. Coated hard pads like the Glorious Helios have a thin top layer that gives them their fast, smooth feel.

Alcohol slowly dissolves the coating Isopropyl alcohol is a solvent that gradually eats away that layer, especially if you soak or scrub hard. This causes uneven wear, slow spots, and early replacement.

Mild dish soap and water work without damage A drop of mild dish soap on a microfiber cloth, wipe the pad, rinse with a damp cloth, and dry. It takes thirty seconds and does no harm. Alcohol is fine on uncoated pads, but keep it away from any pad labeled “coated.”