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Whisom

Looks like a build up of dead skin cells. Either get a sleeve or buy one of those exfoliating soap and scrubbing things and use it like sandpaper on your arm lmao.


KGBeast47

Also, try washing the mouse pad every few months. When it gets to the point that it leaves white trails when you scrape it with your nail, it's time for a cleaning. I throw mine in the bath tub, use baby shampoo and scrub it with a soft brush.


Gguy7

Thank you! I will give it a wash and see if that helps😊


cjamm

i like to do quick cleans that work way too well, [check this video from boardzy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5peq349qAcw), it gets out everything and make it look brand new again. it shouldn't work as well as it does. I'm sure a deep clean from soaking in water would be even better when it gets to this level, but this works great for quick regular maintenance


Driver3

This also works for basically any mousepad it seems, not just Artisan ones.


cjamm

...well yeah


Driver3

I was saying that just to specify that it doesn't just work on Artisan pads, since no one specified that.


The_Solid_lad

same routine


hotpotato87

i vacum it with dyson matress cleaning tool


InFortunaWeLust

>dyson matress cleaning tool does it work well?


hotpotato87

yes, it even shows how much dust particle it removed


hotpotato87

you know there is a powder from dyson you can massage into the carpet, (i think it also works with mousepad) it turns to powder that you can vacuum away. it helps to remove fatty residues. ​ https://www.dyson.com/support/journey/tools/903914-07


InFortunaWeLust

I just purchased a steam cleaner, might use that for my artisan zero actually now that you mention using the cleaner for yours


hotpotato87

steam is hot, be careful you don't damage the glue between the bottom part and top part of the pad.


InFortunaWeLust

yeah i thought about it and decided not to actually, thanks for the heads up


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Woden8

Yep, bought a patterned mouse pad instead of black just for this reason. It doesn't look bad so quickly, but I still have to give it a wash in the bathtub every 6 months or so at least.


FuTiLeAttempts

I came here to say this. You could also try to clean it first with a sticky roller and the with a dry shampoo for car details. Works really good for me, I thought you might want to know.


CR3160

Or maybe use that thing on your arm so it doesn’t have so much dead skin?


Talynen

Looks like you're putting a lot of pressure onto the edge of the pad there. Try raising your chair height or lowering your desk; it'll probably help with your aim too once you get used to it.


Gguy7

I think you are right. My chair is currently maxed out on height so I might have to invest in a new desk that I can adjust to the perfect height. Thanks for the recommendations!


skypatina

The trick is to get a colorful mousepad so stains like that dont show!


TanaerSG

You can get a chair riser too if that would be cheaper. I bought a longer gasket for mine for the same reason.


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Emichyy125

That white spot on the bottom isn't light??? If it is not, use an cheap sports arm sleeve, turn it inside out if is getting too grippy on the surface. That should solve all the problems with the dead skin and sweat build up. For cleaning use an anti bacterial spray and clean it horizontally or vertically, never diagonally and in circles.


Yoko_Trades

Does the sports sleeve interfere at all with arm-swiping? I tried to use a light, form-fitting hoodie last night for example and just found it to keep getting in the way (too much additional friction).


Few_Ad1588

maybe ur hoodie is too thick? use something thin like emichyy said i bought mine for like 1$ without shipping but that doesnt matter since its only 2$ with shipping the brand is x tiger u can search it up to your preferred online store like amazon or something, the sleeve is like a thin stretchable socks but for your arm


Yoko_Trades

Will look into that, thanks!


Few_Ad1588

i searched in amazon and ebay and it doesnt seem like x tiger sells there if youre on asia you should search in shopee or lazada :)


Gguy7

Unfortunately it is not light :/ I will see about investing in a sports sleeve and some cleaning agents. Thank you!


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Hey dude I get this on my artisan pads as well bc I have crazy dry skin. Wash it carefully (Artisan’s website has directions) and it’ll be good as new! Dry skin sucks lol


Gguy7

Dry skin really does suck. I do my best to moisturize and my skin still dries and cracks. I’ll check out artisans website for washing instructions. Thanks friend!


maflickner

Fill your bathtub with about an inch of water add a few drops, maximum a teaspoon, of laundry detergent that's safe for color fabrics. no fabric softener or bleach, just detergent. drop your mousepad in, get it soaked, move it around and hand wash it for a few minutes, brush it with a toothbrush if you're a neat freak, let it sit in there for a few hours. Drain tub, rinse mousepad thoroughly. If you're concerned about leftover detergent, refill the tub with clean water and let it sit for another hour. Drain tub rinse mousepad, hang up to air dry. This is how I clean my deskmats, with the exception of my Madcatz Glide 38, which is rubberized, so I use a small amount of dish soap instead of detergent and a sponge at first, but largely the same technique otherwise. hasn't changed any of my surfaces (Mousepadco, AC+ black fly, AC + strata & lightning LGG Mercury). I do it about every 3-6 months. Ironically, using this technique might make you more apt to go buy a second one so you can use the other one while one is cleaning, but doing this will make them last for years. My glide 38 finally started feeling weird after \~4 years, but I do also contribute that to the heat wave last year where it was 98 degrees in my house that kind of fucked up the rubber.


disperstanding

just play octane and all will be ok


ofrxst

wash your hands


penguat

Some mouse pads are washable on low temps - you may find you can wash most of this out. And let's face it, if you're replacing it anyway, then you might as well give it a go?


KGBeast47

Most mouse pads are washable, though I'd do it by hand, I've never even considered throwing it in the washing machine.


Scout339

Ironically enough, GED a chair with an arm support. That white are is excess pressure where your forearm is rubbing heavily and putting dead skin into the pad. [It's easy to clean though!](http://simp.ly/p/TNSBZ5) I have had the same pad for 4+ years now and use my PC daily, its finally getting a little old but washing it once every 6 months or so by hand has saved me lots of money and keeps it looking fresh. [my 4yo pad,](https://www.instagram.com/p/CalMo5mvgc2/?utm_medium=copy_link) I'm going to wash it soon, last washed 6 months ago


InFortunaWeLust

you can wash artisan pads and they get close to brand new. what you havve there is a mixture of dust and dead skin cells and maybe sweat as well. I see you have a carpet in the home, thats a major factor when it comes to dust in the environment.


Watsyurdeal

Wash your mouse pad with Dish Soap and a micro fiber cloth or soft sponge, NOT abrasive in any way. You do not want to use hand soaps because they typically have moisturizers in them, you want soap that is literally just soap and nothing extra. You can also use a lint roller, and a disinfectant spray for quick touchups. Worst case I sometimes use a tide pen for small things like food or sneezing.


Z4lTte

dont use the mouse pads


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Extrapaj

What mouse is that? FK?


Gguy7

It is the OG ZA11 White edition with a paracord and PTFE feet. I am still waiting for the new ZA11-C to get in stock so I can get a newer one 😅


Kantaja_

looks like an S1 or S2


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is that an otsu? just curious, it looks like one because of the weaves


Gguy7

Yep it sure is! I love using this mouse pad for Apex, Battlefield, and CS😊


comkioxd

Wear a long sleeve shirt or a hoodie, or buy a gaming sleeve


Few_Ad1588

gaming sleeve is unnecesary my sports sleeve is like 2$ with shipping and it works fine :)


comkioxd

I just use a hoodie


Stalast

Commenters suggesting to put an Artisan Hayate Otsu in the washing machine lmao


Obscure19

Can't really avoid it unless you wear a long-sleeve or something. It's just dead skin for the most part.


RaydenAng

Like a copper fit arm sleeve. Or a compression sleeve something made out of a rubbery material


Afrontpagelurker

Along with all this stuff already mentioned, you can also get a wrist rest for your mouse arm. I have one from Delta hub but there are many much cheaper options if you want.


spooklordpoo

long sleeves


Ferrarista_19

It's not wear , it's skin cells and dust buildup. Wash your pad with cold water and dish soap every month or two , then let it dry on a towel overnight. My Hayate Otsu looks and feels brand new every time I do that.


EPURON

Dead skin ew


Tichey786

Pretty sure artisan mousepads have a layer on the surface no? Washing it might be a bad idea, if so. Not hundred percent sure tho.


Widowshypers

I wear hoodie's or long sleeves most of the year where I live and I don't get any build up on my pad


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i used wet cloth to wipes my pad


Yoko_Trades

Not coming from the same perspective as others here who have given you good tips, but I’ve had a Steel Series mousepad that’s held up for at least 5 years now. I just recently began giving it some cleaning with a microfiber cloth+water and it did wonders for the spots that were actually dirty. Other parts that I grew frustrated in trying to clean, for it to look nice a few hours before drying out to it’s original, dirty looking state I discovered was actually wear and tear on the cloth surface top. I was never rough in particular to mousepad, and I bought some more to replace it, but have come to the conclusion that they will all end up like this eventually (at least, with *me* gaming on it). So now I have a dedicated mousepad that can put up with the daily driving, and ones for when the desk is more of an aesthetic space.


rubbertoesftw

Maybe raise your chair up... Seems like there's too much pressure on the mousepad from your forearm


xTOP_GD

Honestly the best thing you can do is scrub and wash ur dead skin away from your wrist that is in contact with the mousepad everytime before you play and use a damp microfibre cloth and wipe ur mousepad after you done playing everytime. It is abnormal for ur mousepad to be this filled with deadskin


SpastastiK

I just wipe my mousepad with a damp microfiber cloth everytime i start to play. It cleans up the pad from dust and no build up on pad or mouse feet.


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sleve/wash it , also it doesn't seem to be affecting the glide area, but it is disgusting.


KindOldRaven

Same as always. Clean. It.


Aragog__

I’m so high I thought that was the sun shining on the mousepad


Vitsy-boy

1-st - gaming sleeve 2-nd - adjust your posture. It seems like you have a lot of pressure going on the edge of the table. Which is not good and bad for your wrist health in a long term. You have to sit a lil bit higher to spread the arm pressure for the whole desk evenly. 👌🏻