What is the best way to clean dust from unibody MacBook?

I have the aluminum late 2008 MacBook (basically like the pro, except not). I've realized that I keep finding myself in dusty situations, and while I don't think it's affected my MacBook too much, I think a basic clean is in order.
Anyone know the best method? I've done a bit of browsing and it seems that my options include using a compressed air can, vacuum, moist dust cloth, and even opening it up and shaking. They've all been heavily disputed. I suppose I'll recieve a debate of that sort here, but perhaps we can reach a majority of votes toward one or the other?
Or perhaps, does anyone know if Apple provides some kind of MacBook cleaning service or if computer repair companies would do this? I don't know if that's too drastic...

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