Don't use fabric softener on microfiber mousepads.

No. Fabric softener will mess up the glide and ruin the pad’s surface.

Microfiber works because the fibers are split into tiny hooks that grab dirt and provide consistent friction. Fabric softener coats those fibers with a waxy layer, which fills in the microscopic texture. The result is a slick, uneven glide that feels gross and makes aiming inconsistent. It’s like putting car wax on a tennis racket.

Hand wash with mild dish soap and warm water, or toss it in a machine on gentle with no softener. Air dry. That’s it.

Your mousepad doesn’t need to smell like lavender.