[HarleyMYK]

Just curious what others on the board do about dust. I find that all of my equipment attracts dust like crazy.  That means cleaning frequently (dangerous for components), putting towels or blankets over it (very low WAF), or enclosed cabinets.  It seems most here have open racks.

Any other suggestions?

[lonewolfny42]

Hire a housekeeper !       -- I try to dust front of equipement weekly , also the small Black and Decker Dustbuster works well around equipement.Can't get away from  DUST !!

[cyounkman]

I agree with linewolf. Also consider this from Sharper Image...  Grabs dust like a magnet.

[nathanm]

I use one of those fluffy duster things.  Just don't dust near hot tubes with them, it makes for a really funky smell when the hairs melt!

Vacuuming is ideal, but it won't get in all the nooks and crannies.  (and there's much room for improvement in vacuum cleaner brush attachments IMO) If you don't wanna mess around, you can't beat a high powered air compressor with the air gun type attachment at the end.  That will at least get it off your gear and flying into the air.  Perhaps an air gun\vacuum cleaner combination effort would work.  This is all just theory at the moment, as I have yet to get myself an air compressor.  So most of the time I let the dust collect and look at it.  Doh!

[bubba966]

I've had the best luck using those Swiffer Dusters. They grab dust amazingly well. Then when it's totally full of dust and other nasties, you toss the cover and put a new one on. Couldn't be any easier...

[bob82274]

I've had the best luck using those Swiffer Dusters. quote]

I use the same thing and find that it works great.  I had possibly one of the dustiest rooms that I had ever seen while at school last year.  If I waited a week all of my stuff was covered in a fine layer of carpet.  This things picked all that stuff up and I really like it that they are dry so no liquids to screw your stuff up.

[Haoleb]

i just vaccume the dust off when i do my weekly (or more) room cleaning. And blow the dust off my speaker drivers and off the connectors on my equipment with that canned air.

[Den]

i just vaccume the dust off when i do my weekly (or more) room cleaning. And blow the dust off my speaker drivers and off the connectors on my equipment with that canned air.

I too am a big fan of hitting the nooks & crannies with canned air, but I balk at shooting my drivers with it.  
Anyone have any idea of the safety of shooting a 20mm dome tweet with canned air?

[BlackCat]

Compressed "air-in-a-can" and Endust For Electronics - they have this at places like Office Depot,  has an anti-static chemical in it that helps "unattract" dust.  Don't spray it directly on your equipment, spray it on a rag and go over equipment with damp rag.

[Haoleb]

i know. when i use the can of air on the drivers i spray it from far enough away so that it just blows the dust off. not to the point of blowing the drivers back.  Its basically all i can do if i want my speakers looking brand new. My drivers are aluminum and can scratch very easily if i were to touch them.

[PeteG]

One more for the Swiffer Duster.

[cyounkman]

I recently stuck a swiffer cloth over the intake to our window-mounted air conditioner. After a few days it had collected an alarming amount of dust.

When our cleaning lady was here kicking up dust, the swiffer was nearly black by the end of the day. This is in a room with two air filters running all the time... I guess our downtown air quality is pretty dismal...

Anyway, it's a good way to keep your cooling system from blowing more dust around... Swiffers are a lot cheaper than HEPA replacements.

[Rob Babcock]

I also like Swiffer cloths and Pledge Grabbits.  It can be tough to stay ahead of the dust bunnies, tho.

[HarleyMYK]

Thanks for all the thoughts.  I will try the Swiffers.  I currently try and vacuum where I can and use a soft dry 100% cotton towel everywhere else.

lonewolfny42 - I would never trust a housecleaner with my hi-fi stuff.  We have folks that come in once a week, and while they are very reliable, they have broken so much stuff - last week it was a soap dish.  They have broken or chipped just about every piece of crystal we got for our wedding.  They don't touch my audio or computer stuff (or any TV screens for that matter).

[lonewolfny42]

You know  ,  Marbles has a fabulous housekeeper - I wonder if he has a picture of her ? She does a great job on the equipement too!

[Gordy]

I really like the micro fiber rags available at Bed, Bath and Beyond (4/$10), very washable and great for drying cars too!  Yes, they are dedicated!  Also, for $400-600, the larger auto detailing sites carry vac. cleaners with micro attachments out the kazoo.

[JohnR]

Also, for $400-600, the larger auto detailing sites carry vac. cleaners with micro attachments out the kazoo.

Is that a vacuum or a blower?

ba da boom, someone had to say it  

[Gordy]

Thankfully, both.  No battery options though   Here's a cheaper version

http://www.premiumautocare.com/newproducts.html

For micro fiber towels, rags and mitts...

http://www.premiumautocare.com/mictow.html

[TheeeChosenOne]

Well, I go with good "help" from Central America.  My Father spoiled our family with servants while growing up, so it's hard to give up this luxury as an adult.

It's not cheap, but gives me time to enjoy the finer things in life (like my audio).