I guess it is time for a new spring cleaning tip. Caned air is great for cleaning out DVD drives, fan vents and keyboards (turn upside down and blow). Dust on screens and equipment surfaces has always been a pain.

Using rags and chemicals to clean electronic surfaces is a big no-no. Chemicals can ruin plastics, film left on surfaces can actually cause more buildup. Some cleaners will yellow or discolor monitor screens as well.

We have been using Swiffer dusting products for some time. They contain no chemicals, attract dust like crazy and are disposable. Yes I know, there is a green issue here. I have already contracted Proctor and Gambol on the subject of greening up this product. It is not recyclable and rivals old diapers on biodegradability. But, until something better comes along, this is a usable alternative.

A word of caution, the Swiffer floor products are junk. Handles fall apart, wet pads dry up before being used and STINK! The P&G FAQ page has this patronizing description of the contents of their wet mop products:

WetJet and Wet cloth ingredients
Published 05/07/2004 03:47 PM   |    Updated 10/10/2005 04:23 PM
What's in the solution?
Swiffer Wet Cloths and WetJet solutions are made of perfume and water-soluble cleaning ingredients commonly found in cleaning products everywhere.

Needless to say, we are sticking with our bucket and mop solution. At least we don't stink ourselves out of the lab and we know what chemicals are in play.

Tags: Electronics Cleaning, Dusting, Equipment Maintenance, Wet Mop Ingredients.