Post by: rosa3035 on August 07, 2003, 06:59:19 PM
Two days ago, the cleaning people used some kind of cleanser to wipe part of the desktop.
Now my optical mouse has trouble tracking on that part of the desk.
Have tried window cleaner, alcohol, and other cleaning solutions.
Does anyone have any suggestions other than replacing the Formica?
Post by: Paddy on August 07, 2003, 08:30:46 PM
Have you checked the underside of the mouse too? Sometimes even a hair gets in the way of the "eye", causing erratic behavior.
I'm surprised that an optical mouse could be affected by the cleanser, unless perhaps whatever they used made the surface more shiny. If the surface is too shiny, or has something like stripes for instance, it can cause strange behavior too. (Never seen striped formica... that comment is just a reflection of the fact that my Ti is sitting on a striped placemat right now and the mouse does NOT cope well with the stripes!)
I'd try good old dish detergent and water and see if that helps. Otherwise, either tape a piece of paper to the desk or use a mouse pad.
Post by: krissel on August 08, 2003, 09:47:34 PM
Steel wool.
Post by: Bernie on August 08, 2003, 11:56:16 PM
Hey! Ya Krissle
Post by: krissel on August 09, 2003, 05:07:53 AM
Post by: rosa3035 on August 09, 2003, 04:45:22 PM
I've tried very fine sandpaper, it only makes the finish more shine(y).Will try the steel wool tonite.
Post by: taliesin on August 09, 2003, 05:00:24 PM
B)Sorry, but I'm still laughing at Kris and Bern.
Could you just, sort of, avoid that particular bit of the formica?
Post by: kelly on August 09, 2003, 07:02:06 PM
Or something comparable but cleaner.