Too Much Dust

[GOODLAND]

Hey everyone, I seem to have a problem with dust in my studio. I find myself cleaning it off equipment and desks too much. The dust is probably NOT good for my equipment. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it? I thought of getting air purifier but wanted to hear some other suggestions first.

 

[ez_willis]

Plant grass and foliage around the studio if you have a dirt lot near. Get a cheap compressor and adjust the pressure down pretty low to blow out your gear after the dust is there.

 

[GOODLAND]

There is not a dirt lot near by. It's just regular dust, but just a little more than average. Thanks though!

 

[GOODLAND]

I think I need an air purifier, does anyone else use one?

 

[Rokket]

Check the seal around your windows and doors, and make sure your floor is properly sealed. These things let in more dust than you can imagine. If you don't have a good seal, then an air purifier won't do much for you....

 

[GOODLAND]

Yeah, your right, I have pretty big window in one of my rooms, that's probably it. Thanks!!

 

[Rokket]

Yeah, your right, I have pretty big window in one of my rooms, that's probably it. Thanks!!

Just look at the corners of the windows and your door jam, you will see where a draft has been pushing the dust through it. It'll be a good indication you need to get some work done.

 

[GOODLAND]

Just look at the corners of the windows and your door jam, you will see where a draft has been pushing the dust through it. It'll be a good indication you need to get some work done.

Yep, I where it's pushing through, looks like I got work to do.

 

[LemonTree]

about 90% of dust is dead skin.



QUIT SCRATCHING!

 

[LRosario]

It sounds like good ol fashioned labor to me.




Dust happens, air filters or not. The only difference being the army of interns cleaning it up or not.

 

[altiris]

not to mention electricincs are dust magnets.

 

[Tonio]

Plant grass and foliage around the studio if you have a dirt lot near. Get a cheap compressor and adjust the pressure down pretty low to blow out your gear after the dust is there.

Wouldn't that just relocate the dust bunnies into the air, then resettle on the equipment?

Use a vacuum cleaner after everyhting is sealed correctly.

 

[gtrman_66]

I know what you mean. My studio has a big gravel parking lot out front that is a virtual dust machine. I try to keep the door closed as much as possible, but must open it when the band has had too much beer and Taco Bell the night before.

I keep everything covered with plastic covers when I am not using it, and I have a hand-vac that comes in quite handy. Still, it's an uphill battle sometimes.

 

[ez_willis]

Wouldn't that just relocate the dust bunnies into the air, then resettle on the equipment?

Use a vacuum cleaner after everyhting is sealed correctly.

Well, if you have a dirt lot in front of the studio door, you will get more dirt in your studio than if you have vegetation or concrete in front of the studio.

 

[GOODLAND]

I guess I'll just have to live with it. But I will take Rokkets advice on resealing my windows. An air purifier wouldn't hurt either.

 

[notbradsohner]

this is what I do in the garage.

go to Wal Mart of something and get one of those big ole' box fans. Turn the fan around, so that it is sucking in air, and place a furnace fitler on the front side. This way, the fan sucks in air thru the back, blows it thru the front, thru the airfilter. Change the filter as necessary.

 

[mcolling]

OMG! what has this forum become?

HomeCleaning.com/BBS? Or "Dusting Techniques?"

 

[GOODLAND]

OMG! what has this forum become?

HomeCleaning.com/BBS? Or "Dusting Techniques?"

I just want my equipment to last!!!!!

I'm not made of money you know.

 

[HWB]

Dust

What I do is keep my equipment covered when I'm not using it. Also, when I see any dust on the gear I use a paintbrush, either with a squirt of windex on it or dry. A paintbrush will get into areas you can't reach with a cloth, like around knobs, sliders, etc, and it does a remarkable job of cleaning equipment quickly and efficiently.


HWB

 

[David-H]

Be careful using compressed air to blow dust off or out of equipment! You may be driving the dirt farther in to the equipment & do more damage.
When I worked as a machinest I was trained to never use compressed air to clean a lathe or any machine tool for just that reason.
Dave Huffman