yes, it does help to clean to some extent.
power off your system before doing any kind of cleaning.
A paint brush and a vacuum cleaner are also helpful.
Compressed air is fine, but that there is likely not compressed air, rather a chemical reaction based system that tends to shoot out liquid that can harm electronics. Consider getting something like http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/259157-REG/Giottos_AA1900_Rocket_Air_Blower.html, it's 100% safe for electronics, and can be used for years at a time (rather than ~45seconds in the case of compressed air). Doubles as a strength training tool too!
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A paint brush and a vacuum cleaner are also helpful.
NO, ABSOLUTELY NEVER USE A VACUUM CLEANER AROUND ELECTRONICS
There is nothing wrong with using a vacuum cleaner as long as the attachments are non-metallic.
You can find some very good plastic attachment kits like the one below...
There is nothing wrong with using a vacuum cleaner as long as the attachments are non-metallic.
You can find some very good plastic attachment kits like the one below...