Cleaning track pad button

Ok im an idiot, I spilt a small ammount of fruit juice on the track pad of my Mac Book. now the button sticks it still works though. Is there a safe, relatively easy way to clean this?

Somedays, my hand smeared with Malaysia oil for muscular pain relief, but after massage, I forgot to wash my hand, so it has some oil in my finger. When I touched the touch pad of my black Macbook, the oil penetrate inside. I immediately used tissue to wipe it off but the stain is somehow like u using marker to draw on the touch pad , means can't removed... I don't know what to do, anyone can help, if Apple Repair provide service to replace the surface of such touch pad???Coz' the condition for mine is serious.
Nobu
Macbook 2G Black   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

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