low tech mouse cleaner

[Parangles]

An original thought-but so obvious its probably been in every magazine and site.

Take a matchstick or toothpick etc and tightly wrap the tip with some scotch tape, masking tape , band aid etc with the sticky side out.
Use it to remove crud from the rollers.

[mosquito]

Mmmm, not bad. But I'm using an optical mouse, so no more troubles for me

[PMich]

I typically use a paper clip and a pair of tweezers on my rollers. Seems to work fairly well. Maybe someday I can get a female mouse and not have to worry about it any more.

[Edited by PMich on 04-12-2001 at 08:52 PM]

[DrZaius]

I usually use Q-Tips dipped in rubbing alcohol to get the crud off of the rollers and wash the ball with soap and water.

[Statica]

A knife to scrap the gunk off :)

[jharris]

Those days are behind me now. I just got my Logitech cordless optical and it's the best of both worlds. Time will tell on the battery life though. They claim 2-3 months.