sticky remains of an old rubber band

I have a mouse pad that was in a box for years, during which time a rubber band on top of it had time to turn into hard bits that stuck to it. Any suggestions? I could pick most of it off, but not enough.

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MrJameGumb@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Some isopropyl alcohol would probably do the trick. If that doesn't work you might try something like Goo Gone if you can determine that it won't damage the mousepad.

doublenut@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y

If those don't work maybe try bestine.

connect@programming.dev · 2 pts · 2y

Tried a little isopropyl alcohol, and it doesn’t seem to have any effect. I’ll consider getting some goo gone.

Thanks!

morphballganon@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Is it a hard plastic mouse pad or a soft fabric mouse pad

connect@programming.dev · 1 pts · 2y

Fabric on foamy rubbery backing. It’s about 30 years old, if that suggests a certain style.