A canned duster is a great way to clear your desk in a jiffy, but what you spray isn't really air, not like what we breathe.
A little awareness helps with compressed gas dusters, according to Safety and Health magazine.
If you've used them, you already know the can gets cold quickly. It can actually cause frostbite. Use the duster briefly and never expose the skin. Don't tilt or shake the can.
Be aware that these compressed gas canisters are highly flammable. Keep cans in an upright position when handling and don't use the spray around electrical outlets, switches, or any open flame, such as a candle on your desk.
In a small, poorly ventilated area, spray can become concentrated and make the atmosphere flammable.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
