Reddit mentions of Schneider Industries Micro Vacuum Attachment 7 Piece Kit

Yeah I guess... My favourite attachment is a little one with a brush end. Pretty much the best attachment for situations like this one.

$7 on Amazon- pretty good
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1397423536&sr=8-5&keywords=miele+vacuum+attachments

Vacuum detailing attachments are probably your best bet.

Agreed. I'm not a fan of canned air, personally, though. Problem with it is it often blows so cold it condenses moisture into the airstream. (This varies by temp and humidity, obviously.) Blowing small bits of moisture at high speed into electronics is bad, m'kay?

I like to use one of these kits, hooked up to a small shop vac. I put the hose on the blower end, loosening the main bits. After that, I swap the hose back to sucking and grab anything that didn't basically just blow off down thew street. I rarely use the tiny attachments, actually, but they are useful from time to time.

Could try something like this:

http://amzn.com/B000BSJCLY

Hey/u/SoulSister85 I am not a textile conservator, but I am a collection manager in a museum with some very basic knowledge. Here's a few things I would suggest:

- Do not clean or dry clean your quilt without repairs being made first. It's a sure fire way to have it fall apart more. Try vacuuming instead to try and get some dirt off the fabric. I personally like these, as they connect to your regular vacuum. If you want to lesson the suction just drill a few holes in the plastic. If you decide later you want to cover them you can do so with duct tape. https://www.amazon.com/Schneider-Industries-Micro-Vacuum-Attachment/dp/B000BSJCLY Sometimes trying to remove stains will create more damage, especially if you don't know the year the fabric was produced and how it will react. When in doubt do a light test on the back first, but make sure it's not in a section that is essential to the quilt's integrity in case the fabric loses its structure.

- If you decide to display this quilt I would keep it out of direct sunlight and rest it (keep it in an archival/ acid free box in a closet somewhere) at least 2-3 months of the year. This will keep the colors vibrant for years. Don't be afraid to handle it gently- taking it off display and resting it will do more good, even with the handling, than if you were to keep it up full time.

- Think about spending some money on a strong and durable hanging system. This is a good guide of how museums tend to hang textiles https://museum.gwu.edu/hanging-textiles . Ultimately, whatever you do should be reversible, so if for some reason you don't want to hang it anymore all of the material can be easily removed without any damage to the quilt. Using cotton tape on the back of the velcro will ensure the cotton tape and cotton thread are the only things touching the quilt fabric, making sure that nothing sticky or acidic comes in contact with it. Added bonus is you can choose whatever kind of velcro you want (although I would suggest long lines of it for added stability and less pull on your fabric in certain sections). If you want to go the museum route, this is the website I usually get my cotton tape and velcro from https://www.gaylord.com/search?text=velcro

- If you want to try your hand at it, feel free to try and do some simple repairs! Otherwise see if there's a local quilting guild who will be willing to help out or lend guidance. If you want to have it professionally conserved, the person handling your quilt will likely add fabric in to both blend into the pattern and strengthen the quilt. Unless you are dead-set on making this piece museum quality and think it's worth something financially, this might not be the solution for you, only because of the cost involved. If you do want to get some quotes, this is the best resource for finding conservators near you. Just type in your zip code and select "textiles" and certified conservators will pop up. http://www.conservation-us.org/membership/find-a-conservator#.W_zDw3pKhp8

-This is a pretty good resource for general knowledge of quilt repair and conservation, check it out! http://www.quilthistory.com/repair.htm

-What I tell most people who ask me about their sentimental and precious objects they want to display in their home is to balance the object's safety with your enjoyment. Don't sacrifice one over the other. Precious objects are worthless if you can't enjoy them, so hang this baby up and let it bring joy to your home!

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And of course feel free to PM me if you have any questions. If I don't know the answers I'll try my best to find out for you.

I use this but follow it up with a lint free cloth.

Endust for Electronics LCD and Plasma Pop Up Wipes 70 CT - 11506 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SBB0SU

I use this to clean keyboards and what not. Although I've never really needed to clean my laptop's keyboard.

Micro Vacuum Attachment Kit - 7 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BSJCLY

Theres this one on Amazon that has Prime Shipping, I use this one for the really hard to get areas, just tape the breather holes up if you you need maximum suction:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00



This is also a highly recommended kit here I've seen lately:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FS4TWQ?keywords=rigid%20vacuum%20kit&qid=1452815952&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000BSJCLY/

I'm thinking something like this may work together with your regular vacuum cleaner. Much cheaper as well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY?ref_=sr_1_cc_2&s=aps&qid=1407791647

Or buy a micro vaccum kit for 8 friggin dollars and be able to use it on the car and many other locations.

C'mon people, use the right tools for the job.

Very cool.

Even better, you can buy just the attachments.

Added to my cart.

http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

I use these attachments at home. It's cheaper than the canned air and works like a charm.

I guess it would be the Penetrating Catalyst. Down in the corner of the front it will have "Part No. 16 PB" http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-16-PB-Penetrating-Catalyst-oz/dp/B000I2079E. This stuff has worked wonders on my Clipper and it didn't take much. I was told and highly recommend that you should do this outside in a place where is plenty of ventilation. I carefully removed all the screws from the covers and replaced them in the chassis so I wouldn't get mixed up later (I tend to lose things). Following mrtopcons warning I wrapped the platen several times with aluminum foil as a mask. I placed a pair of old jeans on the floor of my garage to soak the oily runoff. I worked near the door. I sprayed and worked each type bar free, being careful to protect the platen. After I freed all the bars I let it sit 'til evening and carefully blew out any excess penetrant with air and then wiped off the rest. I let it air out for a few days on my patio table in the morning and back into the garage at night (also to double check the bars). I never had to respray it after the first day. After about 4 days of airing out I brought it inside, reassembled it and now I love my "new" Smith-Corona! This product is fantastic. I just got a '40 Royal KMM last week whose bars were completely immobilized by years of rust (dog hair and God knows what else). I vacuumed it out http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and took it outside to the garage. Within 15 minutes of spraying and patiently working each key (respraying when necessary) I got all the type bars COMPLETELY freed up. I was amazed. Good luck and let me know how it goes!