4 Things to Know About Mousepad Grip Wear

The rubber or silicone base is a wear item Every time you peel up and reposition the mousepad, you flex the material and let in dust and crumbs. Over a year or two of daily use, the tackiness fades.

Frequent movement accelerates damage If you slide your mousepad around to align with your keyboard, the grip will get lazy faster. Heat and humidity also soften the grip compound and reduce stickiness.

A dirty desk speeds up wear Dust and crumbs trapped under the base break down the grip. A clean surface helps the mousepad last longer.

Replace it when it slides around A good mousepad costs about twenty dollars. Not worth fighting with a worn-out one.