Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle … old mouse mats?

By: Bad Monkey

Bad Monkey — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:03:29 +0000

For crafters, use them as protective mats when using craft knives etc. Or put them on the edges and corners of doors and cupboards and tables to protect young or elderly family members from injury.Or use small cut up pieces stick on the back of mirrors/paintings to stop them slipping or marking the wall.

By: chez

chez — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:49:26 +0000

On the bedside cabinet for that hot morning cuppa!

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:31:44 +0000

Cut them into insoles for shoes or wellys.

By: renee

renee — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:56:02 +0000

most have a wet suit type material on them…which is great for sewing together for a toys wet suit or stubby coolers…even making your own flip flops!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:26:38 +0000

if you use a microscope turn the mouse pad upside down and put it under the microscope….makes ot very easy to move the scope around.

By: Fishcake

Fishcake — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:55:15 +0000

If there thin you could cut them into little squares for 3d pictures.
if you keep fish you should always put something under the tank to support the glass/plastic. i used polystyrene but you could use a load of mouse mats.

By: Canadian

Canadian — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:35:31 +0000

You can make a new cover for it, using scrap fabric: http://www.twelve22.org/2006/11/mouse_mat_cover.html (assuming you or someone you know has a need for an actual mouse pad).

By: Amanda Kerik

Amanda Kerik — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:43:44 +0000

I stack the softer ones both on and under my “wrist supporting” mousepad.

You could tape / glue them on the front edge of your desk so typing / mousing is easier on your wrists /arms / chest (depending on how you type / mouse, of course).

I’m talking about the soft ones, of course. I toss them in the wash when they get dirty (and let them drip dry)

By: Cadan ap Tomos

Cadan ap Tomos — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:53:29 +0000

You could cut them up and use them as drink coasters?

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:57:55 +0000

Under seat cushion pads on dining chairs to stop them sliding about

By: Emanla Eraton

Emanla Eraton — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:38:00 +0000

Not only can you use them to stop scratches while they are in one place, you can cut them into pieces to use for dragging the furniture across the floor/carpet.

By: anykey

anykey — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:14:29 +0000

Sit on ‘em.

By that I mean, stack one or a few together and use ‘em as a cushion. For example how often do you find the wooden benches in beer gardens are so hard. I take a couple of thick rubber mouse mats with me and stick me bum on that. So much more comfy – and the beer tastes better/bitter too..!! Hic :O)

By: David McDysan

David McDysan — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:59:15 +0000

sit computers on them to reduce the noice from fan and disk vibration.

By: Matt Scholey

Matt Scholey — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:35:45 +0000

You could also cut them up and place them under vases, bowls etc to stop then damaging things. Obviously to the required size of the object.

Or use as protector pads under chair/ table legs instead of buying those expensive pads. Cut to size, stick on, and protect your wood/ laminate floor from scratches.

By: Matt Scholey

Matt Scholey — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:32:49 +0000

Hi,

How about using them as shelf protectors for your kitchen cupboards.
To stop the tins scratching the shelves or to stop sauces and vinegar etc from making a mess/ stain of the shelves.

Or put them in your loft between the beams as added insulation. You may need a lot though and I don’t know about fire regs!

Matt.