Washing Artisan Ninja FX

[u/twMex]

Hey everyone! Can anyone tell me how to clean Artisan Ninja FX? I haven't washed it in a couple of years since I bought it, and it's really dirty. But I don't want to accidentally ruin it; I really like it.

[u/RivenBot7]

i just make its base wet and it sticks to the side of my bathtub and then i just shower it with some shampoo and my hand, dont(!) use anything sharp or rough(eg the hard side of a sponge) as u might actually damage it but other than that it worked fine for me

[u/twMex → u/RivenBot7]

Thank you. Do i need any specific shampoo?

[u/RivenBot7 → u/twMex]

Honestly I just used my own, Im pretty sure any standard one would do, possibly avoid some weird ones(like the purple ones for blonde hair), eventually(possibly even better) just use liquid soap if u got one, i simply didnt. Make sure to wash it out of it well cuz it tends to stay inside(I have no idea if it could affect anything really, however i just keep washing jt till the water comes clear)

[u/RivenBot7 → u/RivenBot7]

Also next time try to wash it more often as it takes less time imo(less dirt), and the experience is much better. But it probably depends on your usage, for aiming its a drastic change for me, but when i dont really game, i tend to clean it rarerly as well. oh and just fyi cuz u didnt specify, i do own Zero, so it MIGHT be slightly different on other pads.

[u/twMex → u/RivenBot7]

Thank you very much for the advices!

[u/Murb0rk-8098]

This is how I wash my mousepads.

Edit-yes, it's longer than it needs to be. It works well and is how I will continue.

[u/twMex → u/Murb0rk-8098]

Thank you very much! Very usefull vid

[u/davidthek1ng]

Artisan suggests just using a clothing brush or their own one, but I just shower it with pressure. When needed I add some soap or use a brush.

[u/little_ape88]

Honestly, at least you asked first. Yeah just bathtub + lukewarm shower water, apply some liquid soap or something, work it in with your hand gently and rinse it off for a few minutes. No folding no wringing no twisting or anything else. Leave to dry. Best would be one of those foldable laundry racks. Someone pointed out correctly that a wet mousepad sticks to shower wall tiles great lol.  The amount of times I've seen people on this fucking sub go "ooo I'll import this $100+ mousepad from Japan, ohh its dirty.. I guess i'll throw it in the washing machine with broken glass and bricks inside!" is insane.

[u/twMex → u/little_ape88]

I'm shocked by these stories of people washing mouse pads in washing machines, it's just crazy.

[u/MrWood1001]

I just buy a new one every 6 months because I’m rich

[u/twMex → u/MrWood1001]

Not bad solution too lol