air cleaning question

miketv · Rated PG Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

I'm poor & stupid, so I have about an inch & a 1/2 of dust in my tower.

I really can't afford a can of air right now, but my landlord is on medical oxygen for some lung problem.

So, my question is--morals aside--can I unplug him & use some of his medical-grade stuff to clean my tower, or is there a chance of getting moisture in my tower with this stuff? Are there any other potential problems I'm risking?

thanky much

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 14:01:33 Post Subject:

Welcome miketv! I shouldn't laugh, but that was kinda funny. I think you would be better off just using a vacuum cleaner and maybe a slighty damp cloth to do some cleaning.

The medical air is probably humidified intentionally, as dry lungs can create even bigger medical problems than he might already have.

If you don't have access to a vacuum with a small(er) brush attachment, I'd suggect looking under your landlords couch cushions for change to go get a can of Dust-Off or whatever!!!

Evil Banana

miketv · Rated PG Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

I've got a bizzarre sense of humor...glad to see it isn't wasted here Grin

thanks for the advice. ..i'll see what i can come up with

dadx2mj · Posted: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 14:50:51 Post Subject:

Kilamon · Rated XXX Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 811

be careful with that damp cloth. Don't clean the PC with the power on and then give it ample time to dry since not all the moisture can be abated by wiping.

BeerCheeze · Posted: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:59:23 Post Subject:

Gawd the visual is priceless!

I have been known to take my shop vac on a PC that the dust bunnies have taken over. Works well, and I've never had a problem with it.

But if you do the other... GET VIDEO! Laughing

LaTech · Posted: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:15:36 Post Subject:

What about static caused by the motor on your normal/household vac? Can't you lose components?

Personally, I would use the rag approach. No static... I've also used a paint brush (sans paint, mind you) to brush off the dust while outside. it works better than a rag anyday.

Just my thoughts.

vulcan · Posted: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:07:33 Post Subject:

I just remove on of my 120's, and switch on to remove dust (after shutting eyes, of course!)