Has anyone used these compressed air cans to clean blinds? Any other suggestions most welcome1
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This can of gas moves the dust from where it is- to the ambient air. Blow the dust off your blinds and it will circulate and end up back on your blinds. Better to vacuum, and there are tools for this. These gas cans do a great job cleaning confined spaces- electronic equipment, photography lenses (no chance of scratching or fingerprints, etc. But it just moves the dust to the air- and back onto your blinds.
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I would not recommend - this type of blower (or shop vac) can create lots of static and destroy electronics. Canned air is much safer.
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Personally I used ours, owned 3 that are now sitting on a shelf in our garage, for humidity and to remove cig. smoke from the air. If I had to rate them, I would give them a 3 on a scale of 1 -10. Also, keep in mind, they are tough to clean, if you can get all the "white" accumulation off at all, and the additives are expensive. I would not recommend this product PERIOD! For your needs, there are products out there that will do a much better job in my humble opinion.
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These are designed for small cans of soup and other household food cans.I would recommend A heavier duty CanOpener with good handles for good leverage to open the Ammo tins I have seen. These are really designed for a camping substitute for household kitchen can openers.
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It does very well on blinds for regular dust maintenance. If the blinds are very saturated with dirt and grease (like in a kitchen), or very wide, it is advisable to use a damp microfiber towel first like found hereEurow Microfiber Commercial Towels 16 x 16 300 GSM 12-pack 4 colorsIf the blinds are normally dusty blinds, even with wide slates, the length of the yarn on this duster allows for a thorough dusting.
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+1 for compressed air....cans are $10 for 2 or 3 at frys, target, walmart....order from amazon if need be. Hit the fan once a week or every couple days and blow the foreign matter right outta there. This is what we do
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yes, as a residential cleaner, I use it on all blinds and it does a great job. It's important to shake off the dust every 5- 10 minutes or it doesn't pick up the dust as well. I just give it a good cleaning with dish soap and water every week, air dry it, and it's ready to go!
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I think they work quite well with the makers own saw but not so good with other brands. I have also heard from friends who have both and they say it does not perform as well as the claims of 95% dust removal even with a matching saw.
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Did you end up buying this item to use to black out windows? If so, how did it work out?
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Only by using canned air. Are you sure they still sell these? I thought they discontinued them. Make sure you're far from a cooking or heat source or they will be screaming constantly
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Although I have not used it for this purpose I suppose it could be used where lower pressure bursts may be useful or even desired. Compressed air cans are going to provide a much stronger stream of air than the Rocket Air Blaster simply because the amount of air held in its bulb does not allow for strong or extended air bursts. If you are looking to remove dust from a small area or one that requires a gentler burst this could work well.
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The attachments are really easy to use. I use mine to clean our blinds, and under the couch cushions! No problem whatsoever! (and I am picky!)
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Yes, compressed air cans can be used, but they do not last long. I recommend using an air compressor if possible.
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It works very well for lenses. I have the large for use at home and the small to pack in my bag while traveling. Ideal as a first step since it is non-contact. After that, a brush or a micro-fiber cloth. The only downside is that squeezing the bulb moves the blower tip. Hold it in place or use a sweeping motion.
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I always used a 0000 brush, but the bulb should give you a blast of air strong enough. It's worth a try.
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I used the spray on rubber sealer on the inside, It helped a little. Don't plan on using the blind right away because the fumes will be overpowering.
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I think they'd be great, although keep in mind that it might be a bit of an undertaking (I hate cleaning vents, personally). If they're especially greasy or grimy, you might try them with an all-purpose cleaner, or some Dr. Bronners or dish soap.