I use a triple-filtered air line coming from an oilless compressor. I do general cleaning outside the cleanroom. But then once film is involved I move inside. I blow the holder or film or whatever toward a big industrial antistatic air cleaner. An antistatic blowgun is also
on hand, though I rarely use it unless the humidity is quite low (pretty uncommon in my
climate). I wear a 100% dacron cleanroom smock (long fibers with no lint), and sponge down the Formica countertop so it will be dry just before use. When I need to inspect what I am cleaning, I have a halogen machinist's inspection gooseneck light there too.
Might sound nitpicky to some of you, but that damn smock is one of the smartest investments I have ever made, and only cost $30. I also use either long-fiber chamois cloths or true cleanroom sponges. Just a little extra research can make a huge difference
in keeping dust at bay.
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