In order to get the most out of your new Func Industries product, as well as your mouse, you need to make sure both the surface sheet and your mouse 'feet' are clean.

Cleaning Your Surface Sheet:
To clean your mousing surface, you'll need a lint-free cloth and a small amount of rubbing alcohol.    Dab a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a small corner of your lint-free cloth and gently rub the entire surface from left to right, top to bottom.  If there is still build-up on your surface, reapply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a clean section of your lint-free cloth and gently, yet firmly, rub the area until it is free of dirt.

Cleaning Your Mouse ‘Feet’:
A mouse has what is often referred to as ‘feet’ that are pieces of plastic or Teflon on the bottom of the mouse to help it move properly. Residue can sometimes build up onto these feet and create ‘drag’ affecting the performance of your mouse. Wipe off the mouse feet with your finger or a cloth to ensure they remain smooth and provide consistent movement. Use a lightly dampened cloth for cleaning heavy build up, taking care not to get any other portion of the mouse wet. This step is often overlooked in maintaining your mouse and can provide a quick improvement. If you experience excessive drag or friction from your mouse the Teflon feet may have worn away causing the hard plastic to come in contact with the mousing surface. If this occurs you may want to replace the mouse or look into replacement mouse feet. Products such as LIQUID anti-friction treatment by Func Industries can also be used to reduce friction between your mouse feet and mousing surface.

Ball mouse users: We highly suggest upgrading to a current model optical or laser mouse. These technologies have been refined significantly and have solved outstanding issues that had caused many of us to continue using mechanical/ball technology.

If you are using a ball mouse and notice inconsistencies in your mouse movements it could be due to your mouse being dirty. For most mechanical/ball mice there will be two or three ‘rollers’ inside the ball-cage that your mouse ball comes in contact with and have a tendency to collect particles of debris. These rollers are what communicate information to the computer reacting to your mouse movements, and therefore play an important role in getting the most performance out of your mouse. When you have dust and particle build up on the wheels and ball of the mouse, it can cause inconsistencies in mouse movement and therefore degrade performance. To clean your mouse follow the proper instructions provided to you by your mouse manufacturer.