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My touchpad suddenly become sticky. It feels like dried sugar. I've tried cleaning it with Lysoform as usual, but it doesn't work this time. Anybody knows what else can I use for cleaning it without damaging the touchpad surface?

[edit] On internet there are two opposite opinions about Isopropyl. One source claims it's good for touchpad. Another source says it may damage the touchpad. I need somebody who tried it personally.

My touchpad suddenly become sticky. It feels like dried sugar. I've tried cleaning it with Lysoform as usual, but it doesn't work this time. Anybody knows what else can I use for cleaning it without damaging the touchpad surface? [edit] On internet there are two opposite opinions about Isopropyl. One source claims it's good for touchpad. Another source says it may damage the touchpad. I need somebody who tried it personally.

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I use 99% iso to clean anything stubborn

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as others have stated, isopropyl alcohol is what you want, BUT make sure to either apply it to the cloth/paper first or make sure you mop up 100% of it. There are some plastics/coatings that will be affected by alcohol, but if it doesn't sit in it then it won't have time to happen (most likely).

I once cleaned my phone by spraying it on and it got between the case and phone and dissolved some of the sides of the phone, it was just aesthetic, but i could imagine times when it could be an issue (dripping down monitor screen into bezel or something).

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I use isopropyl alcohol for all electronics.

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Can alcohol ruin the touchpad?

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Dont soak it. Put some on a paper towel and then clean your pad. Alcohol will evaporate away.

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Not as far as I know.

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If you want to not only clean but disinfect your touch screen, you can use a bit of isopropyl alcohol on some devices (Apple, for example, does not recommend it). Check your manufacturer's warnings to see what they allow.

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Have you tried? Or are you guessing?

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I would say lick it before you stick it. Otherwise just like another reply stated, isopropyl alcohol.

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You can go to a store and buy a kit with cleaning fluid and cloth for computer screens. This stuff is very friendly towards plastics as you can use it for the plastic area around the screen as well. As other suggested, always spray some on a piece of cloth first and not directly.