Is it safe to blow dust off a motherboard with my mouth?

[Kang_1]

My motherboard is a bit dusty so I decided to just blow it with my dry mouth and the dust will just go away. My concern is will it create ESD? I know that the best way is to use air can duster but i don't think it worth using/buying it for a little amount of dust.

 

[Seanie280672]

My motherboard is a bit dusty so I decided to just blow it with my dry mouth and the dust will just go away. My concern is will it create ESD? I know that the best way is to use air can duster but i don't think it worth using/buying it for a little amount of dust.

I just use a clean and soft dry paint brush, been doing it for years without any issues.

 

[Scottray]

Come on - compress air cans for electronics are cheap and safe. Beside you can use it for other things like keyboards and electric razors. I certainly wouldn't use a paint brush. Under low humidity conditions it's possible to build up a static charge on it.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

ESD requires physical contact between the cleaning tool & component, so no risk involved by blowing.
But it's an inadequate method, buy a can of compressed air like 5-Star from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-HFC-Air-Duster-Pack/dp/B00O1Y85BW/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1496212935&sr=1-3&keywords=five+star+spray+duster

Give the entire interior of a case a good blast every few months, paying particular attention to heat-sinks, fans and cooling vents.

 

[Kang_1]

ESD requires physical contact between the cleaning tool & component, so no risk involved by blowing.
But it's an inadequate method, buy a can of compressed air like 5-Star from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-HFC-Air-Duster-Pack/dp/B00O1Y85BW/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1496212935&sr=1-3&keywords=five+star+spray+duster

Give the entire interior of a case a good blast every few months, paying particular attention to heat-sinks, fans and cooling vents.

Good to know. Thanks for your answer

 

[DRagor]

Well, I would say it is safe for your motherboard, but not safe for you! You could choke on the dust you blow off the motherboard ...

 

[eyupo92]

Get real.

If you have the breath to blow away dust collected on a motherboard and are willing to relocate to Turkey, we can open a 'spirirual healing' business by labeling you as 'a hodja with powerful breath'.

If you ever some form of compressed air ( using an 800 W air blower for example ) into your case, you will know what I mean.