Dust bunnies

[hashcake]

I've some some dust on the sensor of my 450D that I can not shift using a rocket blower.
Although they don't cause an issue with any photos I take, we are going on holiday if a few weeks and I'd be happier with a clean sensor.
I'm not yet confident enough to clean the sensort myself.
I think I read somewhere that Canon will do one sensor clean free of charge if the camera is still under warranty.
If I am correct in thinking this, does anyone know if any of the Canon authorised repair centres do a while you wait sensor clean service?
I don't live too far from Canon who are based in Borehamwood and was wondering if they could do this?
I'd rather not send the camera away given the choice.

If I am barking up the wrong tree and anyone who has experience of cleaning sensors lives in North London, I'd be more than happy to pay you to clean the sensor

 

[cyclone]

I'm sure I have heard a similar story, but I think you have to send it away.
I've never heard of anybody get a while you wait service for a sensor clean.
Can you get the phone number for your local place? The worst is that they say no.

 

[hashcake]

I'm sure I have heard a similar story, but I think you have to send it away.
I've never heard of anybody get a while you wait service for a sensor clean.
Can you get the phone number for your local place? The worst is that they say no.

I know fixation will do a sensor clean the same day.
It may be a case of going for a cup of coffee or two while they do it.
However, if I can get a free sensor clean done under warranty it would be easier.
Unless I can find someone local to pay to do it I'll schlap into town to visit Fixation.