Somerville, NJ (PRWEB) March 14, 2005
Spring cleaning is an annual ritual practiced in millions of households across the country. Its a time to clean the house from top-to-bottom and usually involves a substantial amount of sweeping, dusting, washing and scrubbing. However, at the end of the day, many individuals forget to include important items on their to-do lists, namely their electronics and personal computers.
The PC has become the fundamental tool of todays society, commonly used everyday for communication, work and entertainment. Many households trust their PC to store important information, ranging from family photos to financial and work related documents. However, what many are unaware of is that with daily use, PCs literally become dust magnets, consequently putting the important information entrusted to the computer in harms way.
Falcon Safety Products, a leading manufacturer of computer cleaning products, recently sponsored a national survey of over 1,300 computer repair professionals, regarding PC hygiene. According to the results, over 70% of computer CPU failures were due to poor maintenance. Bad PC hygiene was also linked to 70% of keyboard failures and 85% of breakdowns in printers and mouse devices. One technician estimated that 90% of his hardware replacements result from excessive dirt. Listed among the most vulnerable components, particularly around cigarette smoke, were fans, keyboards and printers.
Households that continue to neglect and shy away from maintaining their personal computers are ultimately paving the way for those PCs to fail, said Ken Newman, Director of Marketing for Falcon. The removal of the PC casing and interior vent maintenance, along with proper instruction and guidance from a professional, is an easy task, and if done correctly, will add years to the lifespan of the PC. Through the Dust-Off® website (http://www.dust-off.com), computer users can access the Dr. Dust-Off Classroom, where they can find useful cleaning tips, interesting facts as well as unique and beneficial uses of the Dust-Off® line of cleaning products for all their spring and future computer and electronics cleaning needs, concluded Newman.
Even the smallest amount of dust, an amount barely visible to the naked eye, can wreak havoc on the internal components of a computer. As the computers cooling fan spins, it not only forces cooler air to the inside of the computer case, but things like dust, soot and cigarette smoke as well. Once inside the computer case, dust, which is heavier than air, will form an insulating blanket, settling on and corroding the computers delicate circuitry. This will eventually lead to an overall breakdown, brought on by overheating and premature decay. Dust also has the ability to conduct electricity, posing the threat of a short-circuit at any given time.
For a cost-effective and reliable solution, computer users of any level can turn to Falcon Safety Products and its Dust-Off® brand of computer / personal electronics cleaning products. Dust-Off® comprises an extensive line of cleaning products, including compressed-gas dusters, assorted cleaning wipes and a microfiber Screen Shammy, that together, provide the tools necessary for the effective preventative maintenance of any computer system.
When utilized correctly, the Dust-Off® compressed-gas duster gives the user the ability to safely blast dust from the computers internal components without having to directly touch the delicate circuitry. In some cases, PC cooling fans and vents accumulate so much dust, that they render themselves useless. Simple short blasts from the compressed-gas duster will quickly and effectively clear any debilitating dust from the fan blades and cooling vents, furthermore allowing the proper circulation of cool air, needed to keep the inside of the computer at an operating temperature.
Founded in 1953, Falcon Safety Products, Inc. is a privately held corporation headquartered in Central New Jersey. A world leader in compressed-gas technology, Falcon manufactures a diverse line of products including the Dust-Off® brand of computer / personal electronics cleaning products and signal horns for the marine, sport and safety markets. For additional information, please contact Falcon Safety Products, Inc. at 908-707-4900 or visit http://www.falconsafety.com.
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