Is this respirator recommended to protect while cleaning rugs, and floors of pet waste, and possible mold ?
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I thoroughly investigated what mask to buy to clean up a mold-infestation in my apartment. This is the one that reliable on-line sources recommended. AND the very competent mold inspector I hired told me that it is the correct one. It protects from visible mold, but also from the microscopic mold spores that are so tiny they are invisible. In other words, this mask protects you from any toxin or waste that is that tiny and also from anything larger than that, like the pet waste you mentioned. What's also great is that it protects you from harsh detergents or chemicals you may decide to use in the clean up, even bleach. I hired others to do most of the mold clean up, but I also needed to be involved. While wearing it, as well as afterwards, I experienced no mold symptoms. Also, at that time bleach was recommended for parts of the clean up. I am TERRIBLY allergic to bleach, but experienced no allergic reaction whatsoever. I hope my information is reassuring to you. (By the way, I have no association with the company that makes the mask. I work as a psychologist in Milwaukee.)
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I think it is. It is listed for such use. I am not qualified to give you advice (you need an industrial hygienist for that), but I think you'd be ok. Just make VERY VERY sure that the fit is right. Its one thing to use this for nuisance dust and another one to use it for something that involves life safety.
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I am wearing the mask to clean out a hoarder's residence - dust, mold, mildew and ofther fine airborne ickiness. I believe the mask is good for .01 microns. The manufacturer's website has the details. I have found the masks very effective. Initially it felt claustrophobic to wear, but I got used to it. I definitely notice a huge difference if I am in the environment without the mask. Track your wearing time - the filters are rated for about 40 hours use. I have found this to be fairly accurate.
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No, a respirator is not needed. Just put it in a pump sprayer, fill with water and spray away. It's the only thing that has worked to kill the ants, spiders, roaches AND, most importantly, mosquitos around our house! We have only had to spray around the yard and in the garage. Love this stuff!
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This is made for particulate matter so it won't help much. A half face respirator or whole face with disposable filters meant for vapors would be much better. A cheaper niosh mask N 100 or N 95 will help less and must be changed often but something is better than nothing. The valve in the mask you asked about lets odor and some vapors in. The best beside the respirator as for smelling it are the blue N95 in the least expensive area. I'm surprised her employer does not provide this.
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I always use hearing protection when I use the dust collector. I don't consider the noise from it excessive though. It is not as loud as using a table saw. The noise is more of a low tone noise versus a high frequency noise.
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Not really. The paper bags tend to "spit" a little when you take them out just from the bag shifting and air coming out. If the stuff you're vacuuming up is that bad, you should be wearing a respirator as well regardless. Also, they do sell a different kind of bag for use when vacuuming toxic materials...it's basically the same brown paper bag but within a black plastic bag as well that then has a sealable mouth for proper disposal. I haven't used it before but I suspect you'll still have the same problem when removing/swapping it out. Best bet, get the plastic bag and wear a respirator as well. Good luck.
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I wear a mask..... It does make fine dust and I have a Rainbow vacuum I run that pulls air from room and through a water bath.It can also be hooked up to the saw. Mine is loud but the new ones are quiet on one setting and guaranteed to run for life of the buyer, with the advantage of filtering the whole house air every so minutes.
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It does qualify as a respirator under OSHA standards only based on the type of cartridges you use. As for medical I can't help you. You might see if there are any cartridges for medical use. Hope this helps. Phil
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It is not a dust or particulate filter. It generates sanitizing hyper peroxides which reduce levels of viruses, bacteria and mold in the air handler, ductwork and on environmental surfaces. You still need air filtration. I use a whole house pleated air type filter in the return air plenum just before the air handler. The combination works great together.
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Yes! I bought this air purifier because there is a lot of dust in my apt. and had to take care of someone's cat for 5 months. I was sneezing and sniffling for a few weeks after the cat moved in. Air purifier made a huge difference! I turned it on 12 hours at a time. I usually give it a few hours rest and then turn it back on again. I am seriously thinking about buying a second one for the bedroom. I think turning it off a few hours helped with the filters. I used it for a year before the filter light started to blink.
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3M has a Youtube video and they do not show the person wearing a respirator or dust mask. There is very little dust, if any at all using the 500 and 800 discs. While it doesn't appear to be necessary, if you are concerned, you could certainly wear a respirator or dust mask, it wouldn't hurt anything.
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No!! This unit is used to remove air and create a vacumm in whatever device it is hooked up to such as an AC unit. It is not to be confused with a sweeper/vacumm
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I have used air oasis for almost a year now. It is effective in cleaning the air of mold, virus and bacteria. It does not remove surface mold. The source of contamination must be addressed with chemical cleansers such as quaternary solution.
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I wouldnt think so, I guess it all depends on how much dust you have in your carpet or floor, and maybe the filter is clogged, i know that my bissell isnt dusty after
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It is true oilfree and really low noise level... As a dentist I see that I could use for a portable dental unit but I bought for other thing. Anyway, I'm not sure if for a respirator... What I know is that the air tha comes out doesn't smell bad or so...
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It's designed for particulate matter. Vapors and gaseous fumes require a different class respirator. Certainly won't be a disposable one....
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Hello Doreen, I use My other vacume cleaner (ShopVac or Rainbow water vacume) to suck out the fine dust out of the filter "on both sides of the filter" each time I empty the Neato ... I figure ill get about a year of use before I have to replace it ... Hope this helps . Ron