Micro-textured mousepads vs smooth cloth mousepads: Micro-textured wins for dust resistance, but both are fine with regular cleaning

Micro-textured surfaces resist dust accumulation noticeably better because they don’t grab particles like smooth cloth fibers do. Smooth cloth pads act like lint rollers, while dust slides off or blows away easily from micro-textured pads. For tracking issues, both handle minor dust fine—only thick buildup causes problems, which takes neglect. If you hate cleaning, go micro-textured; if you wipe weekly, it doesn’t matter much.