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sticky remains of an old rubber band (programming.dev)
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I have a mouse pad that was in a box for years, during which time a rubber band on top of it had time to turn into hard bits that stuck to it. Any suggestions? I could pick most of it off, but not enough.

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[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Some isopropyl alcohol would probably do the trick. If that doesn't work you might try something like Goo Gone if you can determine that it won't damage the mousepad.

[–] doublenut@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

If those don't work maybe try bestine.

[–] connect@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Tried a little isopropyl alcohol, and it doesn’t seem to have any effect. I’ll consider getting some goo gone.

Thanks!

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is it a hard plastic mouse pad or a soft fabric mouse pad

[–] connect@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Fabric on foamy rubbery backing. It’s about 30 years old, if that suggests a certain style.