What's a good alternative to canned air for PC cleaning?

[locutus1]

Hi. In the past I've used canned air when cleaning my PC but I'd like to try something with more power so I get done much faster. Canned air works but it takes too long. I've read about computer vacuums and I think they're way over-priced and I also think there's some marketing hype around them. I think you could do as good a job with something a lot cheaper. An inexpensive, small, electrical, handheld air blower is what I'm leaning towards but I'm open to suggestions.
I've read that if you're cleaning with a handheld vacuum or air blower you don't want anything metal to touch the inside of the PC. Is that true? So, so long as the blow pipe is made of plastic, it's safe?
Can anyone recommend some brands, or even better would be specific models?
Thanks

 

[LordVile]

Hi. In the past I've used canned air when cleaning my PC but I'd like to try something with more power so I get done much faster. Canned air works but it takes too long. I've read about computer vacuums and I think they're way over-priced and I also think there's some marketing hype around them. I think you could do as good a job with something a lot cheaper. An inexpensive, small, electrical, handheld air blower is what I'm leaning towards but I'm open to suggestions.
I've read that if you're cleaning with a handheld vacuum or air blower you don't want anything metal to touch the inside of the PC. Is that true? So, so long as the blow pipe is made of plastic, it's safe?
Can anyone recommend some brands, or even better would be specific models?
Thanks

No blowers create a lot of static which can reach thousands of volts and plastic can hold static, stick with canned air.

 

[locutus1]

No blowers create a lot of static which can reach thousands of volts and plastic can hold static, stick with canned air.

ESD is always an issue when you work inside a computer. That's why some people where anti-static wrist straps. I hadn't thought of it when I posted but if blowers create ESD then wearing a wrist strap should make it safe.

 

[LordVile]

ESD is always an issue when you work inside a computer. That's why some people where anti-static wrist straps. I hadn't thought of it when I posted but if blowers create ESD then wearing a wrist strap should make it safe.

Nah cos it builds up on the plastic pipe not the body

 

[Ralston18]

Properly caring for something often takes time.

And the reason for that is that using other methods that are "faster" or "more power", etc. may not end well.

My approach:

Keep the computer's surrounding environment as clean as possible. The computer will then be less dirty and need to be cleaned less often.

Focus on preventing the problem versus how to make it easier to resolve.

Then use canned air if and as needed to clean. Following the instructions of course.

Simpler, cheaper, safer.