Login

or
don't have an account?
back to glossary

Canned Air

pc

Aerosol product used for dust removal from electronic components.

expanded

Canned air is a pressurized aerosol product designed to remove dust and debris from sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and keyboards. The product contains a propellant like difluoroethane, which is discharged at high velocity to dislodge particulates in areas that are difficult to clean manually. It is commonly used in maintenance and cleaning to ensure equipment longevity and performance.

examples

Using canned air to clean the interior of a desktop computer.

During routine maintenance, users employ canned air to blow out dust from between heat sinks, fans, and other components, reducing overheating risks.

Clearing debris from a laptop keyboard using canned air.

When keys become stuck or unresponsive, canned air can be used to blow out dust and food particles lodged under keys.