The plastic handle itself is a non-conductor which isolates the human from the brush. This allows the brush to be used in the field, away from any grounding source until one can locate a ground and discharge the BRUSHOFF.

Cleaning it is also quite simple. Use a clean PEC*PAD & Eclipse to wipe the bristles before your first use. A moistened towelette is provided with each BRUSHOFF.

Be sure your fingers do not touch any of the PAD that will come in contact with the unique and patented fibre materials. If brush should become contaminated, simple saturate a PEC*PAD with ECLIPSE Optic Cleaner and gently wipe bristles. Air dry for a few seconds and replace protective cap being sure cap itself has not become contaminated.

To further protect the BRUSHOFF fibres, they are fully retractable into the handle when not in use and a protective cap is also supplied.

Here’s a great way to test the BRUSHOFF :
on your TV screen or monitor, which is probably covered with dust …
First, turn off the screen so you have a dark background against which to see.
Then, carefully blow on a corner of the screen (using your breath rather than canned air) ..... the dust seems glued in place.
Now use the Brush Off in that same corner ..... Dust is easily removed but a few bits will likely remain. Now carefully blow on those few bits. The dust is easily blown away !!!!

BRUSHOFF has removed the static charge and the dust practically falls off.

Imagine this effect on your CCD !!!!!

Summary :

and most importantly : backed by the company that invented sensor cleaning in 1998 - Photographic Solutions, Inc. Expertise you can count on.

Remember no other company has any sensor cleaning product which is officially recommended by any camera manufacturer. We have over half a dozen, and counting !

IMPORTANT : In some cameras, the baffle is covered by a fine oily residue which is used as a lubricant. If any of the BRUSHOFF bristles come in contact with this residue, it will cause smearing on your sensor. Avoiding the baffle altogether is next to impossible. Thorough cleaning of the brush will be needed using Eclipse and Pec* Pad. If oil transfers to the sensor, from the brush, use the correct size Sensor Swab and Eclipse to clean.

Traveling by air with ECLIPSE or ECLIPSE/E2:

Here is the latest reply from TSA, dated 15 JUNE 2007 regarding flying with Eclipse or E2 liquid in carry-on. If you can understand whether either is specifically allowed or not allowed, please let me know. I cannot make that determination based on the info they provide. TSA's reply and my original question follows below, unedited except for removing my email address.
Click here for the TSA information

E2 for TIN OXIDE Sensors
E2, the highest purity Tin Oxide sensor cleaner, is now available, containing less than 5 parts per million (ppm) of contamination (the whitish residue left after evaporation) It dries as quickly as it can be applied leaving absolutely no visible residue, making it the only recommended cleaner for Indium Tin Oxide coated CCD and CMOS sensor cleaning when used with Sensor Swabs.

Click here for the list of cameras that require E2

Used and recommended by Leaf Systems.
"Leaf Systems promotes the use of the new e-wipe from Photographic Solutions on our digital cameras. This one-step procedure is the easiest and safest way to keep the CCD clean.

Used and recommended by PhaseOne.

"E-Wipes work. They really do! Get factory clean results in the field." Ken Boydston, President, MegaVision.

Safe for use on monochrome CCD's, scanners, optical mirrors and other sensitive electronic and photographic image-forming surfaces when used as directed. e-wipe combines an ultra pure lint-free wipe and a precise pre-measured amount of an ultra-pure, highly refined alcohol mixture. This convenient packaging prevents over useage and contamination which can destroy an expensive component. As originally sealed, this packet contains not more than 5 parts per million of contaminants and when used, will dry instantly leaving absolutely no residue! To use, tear open a packet at notch and remove wipe. With a gentle flick of the wrist, the pad will unfold. This should be done with one hand to minimize handling. Lightly wipe across the surface to be cleaned in a single direction only. Do not go over a previously cleaned area with the same wipe, or re-use a wipe at any time, as the dirt collected can cause severe damage. Recommended by manufacturers of digital cameras, scanners and other devices with critical cleaning requirements. This product meets or exceeds SEMI standards. Not for use with Dye-On CCD chip.

3 Kits available
with different size
Sensor Swabs.

PEC*PADs are the ideal photo wipes for those who hate photowipes! Until PEC*PADs came along, photowipes fell apart, left lint and scratched emulsions. PEC*PADs are extremely strong, lint-free and so soft and pure (99.999%) it is almost impossible to scratch an emulsion with them. PEC*PADs are so soft they can be safely used to clean all types of sensitive surfaces : scanners, CD's, mirrors, lenses, telescopes etc. When PEC*PADs are used with PEC-12®, they are ideally suited for cleaning photographic film and print emulsions.

PEC*PADs are available in two convenient sizes. The 4 x 4 inch (10 cm.sq.) wipes are perfect for cleaning 35mm and other small areas; the 9 x 9 inch (25 cm.sq.) wipes are best suited for larger film or print formats, murals, scanners etc.

When using Eclipse
When used with PEC*PAD photo wipes, it is possible to clean only the portion of lens which is dirty eliminating "hazy swirls". Dispense several drops onto a clean, folded PEC*PAD and lightly wipe surface in a single direction. Refold pad to expose a clean side and re-wipe as necessary. Other lens tissues may not work as well, and some experimentation may be required. Each box contains a 59 ml. (2 fl. oz.) bottle with dropper applicator.

PEC*PAD is not recommended for cleaning the CCD. It is not the same material used in the Sensor Swabs. PSI does not approve or warranty the CCD or any camera part from any damage caused by using non approved products.

Since 1983, PEC-12, Photographic Emulsion Cleaner has been trusted by the world's most prestigious photographers, labs, museums and publishers. Not only does PEC-12 routinely save many of their most valuable images, but it is the ONLY archival cleaner available. What good is cleaning an image today, only to have the emulsion slowly deteriorate over time? PEC-12 is a non-water based film and print cleaner which removes virtually all non-water based stains from color and B&W slides, negatives and prints.		In many cases, PEC-12 removes grease pencil, adhesive residue, finger oils, ball-point pen, fungus, smoke & soot damage, laser separation oil and most permanent inks. Containing no water, PEC-12 dries instantly with no emulsion swelling and leaves no residue. PEC-12 is available in a convenient 4 ounce pump-spray bottle and a 32 ounce refill. Complete details and instructions are provided at time of purchase.
Traveling by air with PEC-12 : Technically, the regulations allow some exemptions for small amounts - usually ½ ounce or less (about 7 ½ mL) . The items referred to in the regulations are for such things as small butane lighters, and some medical items. Strictly speaking the regulations seem to prohibit things like cleaning solvents, especially in volumes greater than the allowable ½ ounce.