Harmattan Care: How to Protect Your Electronics and Appliances from Dust

Harmattan brings fine dust that settles inside everything. A little maintenance prevents overheating and breakdowns.

Air conditioners

• Clean filters every one to two weeks during harmattan.
• Have the outdoor unit's coils cleaned by a technician.

Fridges and freezers

• Vacuum or brush the coils at the back.
• Keep a gap behind the fridge for airflow.

Laptops and desktops

• Blow dust from vents with compressed air.
• Use laptops on hard surfaces, not beds, so vents stay clear.

TVs, decoders and sound systems

• Wipe screens with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
• Keep equipment in ventilated spaces, not closed cabinets.

Fans

• Wipe blades and grilles regularly; dusty blades move less air.

Phones

• Clean charging ports gently with a soft brush.

Make cleaning easier

A vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter removes fine dust from floors, rugs and upholstery.