Q. My mouse is acting up. It feels like it’s rolling over gravel and it seems to skip. Do I have to buy a new one? A. You may need a new one, but in all likelihood all it needs is a good cleaning.

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When was the last time you cleaned your mouse and mouse pad? It's time to deep clean them. All you need is dish soap and water to get your mouse pad clean.