Keeping Thunderbolt Display Free of Smudges/Dust Behind Glass

Hello,
My brother has an iMac and he's told me about an issue with air quality and the accumulation of dust/smudges behind the screen glass. From reading the manual that came with my Thunderbolt display I understand that this can be an issue for it as well.
I am in the city, in a high air pollution area. There is a lot of dust. I'd like to prevent this issue before it becomes a problem. Keeping the area surounding the display dust free is obvious but I'm still worried about it. I did not buy this display so it could have smudges behind glass in 2 years.
I think an air filter would be best. Something that is low profile. Anyone know of such a product or has something like this in place?

Hi Clinton,
Thanks for the idea. I have been researching airfilters.. notably smaller desktop airfilters. I read on one of the other forums that the display issue concerns microscopic dust so I'm going to go for a HEPA type air filter, the types people with allergies use.
Incidentally I found one that runs off a the mac USB connector (not that it was on my wish list) but its small and doesn't look bad either. My only reservation is it is sold by a company I'm not familiar with. I can't find the manufacturer and so getting replacement filters down the road may be an issue.
http://usb.brando.com/usb-mini-hepa-air-purifier_p03037c035d015.html
Thanks again for your help.
Best regards
jackie

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