Clean Camera Lenses Safely with Rocket Air Blower

Quick answer

Use a rocket air blower like the Giottos Rocket Air Blower to safely remove loose dust and debris from your camera lens before any wiping or liquid cleaning.

How to clean your lens with a rocket air blower

1. Step 1: Prepare the blower: Hold the rocket air blower with the nozzle pointing away from the lens. Squeeze and release the bulb several times to purge any dust that may have settled inside the nozzle. A common mistake is skipping this step and blowing dust from the nozzle onto the lens.
2. Step 2: Position the lens and blower: Hold the lens with the front element facing downward so dislodged dust falls away. Bring the blower nozzle within 1–2 inches of the glass, but do not touch it. Keep the lens tilted downward; otherwise dust can resettle on the glass.
3. Step 3: Blow away dust: Give one or two firm squeezes of the bulb to direct a burst of air across the lens surface. Inspect the lens under a bright light. Repeat if visible dust remains, but avoid over-blowing. If dust remains after three attempts, it may be stuck by oil or moisture—move to a lens cleaning solution, not more air.

Product facts

• GIOTTOS Large Rocket AIR Blower 1900: GIOTTOS Rocket AIR Blower 1900 has a large 1900 ml bulb volume. The larger bulb produces a stronger, more focused air stream that dislodges stubborn dust particles in a single puff, reducing the need for repeated blasts.