Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers

I agree with Petti Rados that “dust blowers” should be abolished. I am not as concerned about the noise, but every time the gardener for my apartment uses one, I end up with a layer of dust all over everything--the window sills, the tables, the chairs, the floor, etc., etc. This happens even if the windows are open just a crack. As I am never around when the gardeners come by, I must either forgo allowing fresh air into my apartment, or resign myself to cleaning up the dust.

LISA A. RUNQUIST

Brea