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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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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).