Cat sneeze on my board turned me into a fume extractor believer
Tbh, I always thought those fancy fume extractors were a waste of cash. I'd just solder near an open window and deal with the smell. One day, I was fixing an old radio and the solder smoke got so thick I started coughing like crazy. My cat ran in, took one whiff, and sneezed right onto the circuit board. I had to clean cat snot off the parts while wheezing. Now, I have a small extractor on my bench, and it's a huge help. Honestly, it saves so much hassle and keeps the air clear.