The Best Face Masks to Use When You’re Sweeping

We all know how important it is to sweep and clean your house on a regular basis, but the act of sweeping itself can be hard on your face if you don’t use the right face masks. Sweeping can cause you to have health issues, but these simple face masks can help you get rid of any discomfort you feel while sweeping!

Hazards of inhaling dust
Dust can cause damage to your lungs and make it harder for you to breathe when you’re sweeping. It’s a good idea to invest in a dust mask that will protect your respiratory system from dangerous particulates as you work. The two most common types of masks are disposable cloth masks and reusable respirators. Cloth masks are easy on-and-off options that are relatively inexpensive and disposable, but they tend not offer complete protection or last very long before they must be replaced. Disposable respirators, on the other hand, cover more surface area of your face, keep out more particles, and can generally be used multiple times before they need replacement.

Should I wear a mask while cleaning?
Wearing a respirator while sweeping is not only good for your lungs—it’s also good for your face. The act of sweeping creates small particles that settle into pores, causing irritation and infection. By wearing a mask, you can protect yourself from harmful microscopic debris—all while keeping your face safe. Here are some of our best face masks for sweeping.

Does N95 protect against dust?
Yes, these simple masks can be worn during activities like mowing, gardening, sweeping and dusting. True respirator masks such as N95 respirators are designed to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquid contaminating the face.

Which mask is best for dust protection?
There are three things you need in a mask when it comes to protecting yourself from dust: material, flexibility and fit. Dust masks (often called respirators) come in many forms, but there are basically two types. A half-mask fits over your nose and mouth (think surgical masks), while a full face mask covers everything except your eyes. N95s, R95s and P100s can be used for protection against dust; they should have at least 95% efficiency against fine dust particles and at least 99% efficiency against larger particles like concrete or stone dust.

What type of mask do you need for silica dust?
Every time you sweep your floor, it means you’re inhaling some of that dust. And even if you have a vacuum cleaner, there will be plenty of times when you don’t want to use it—for example, if it would make too much noise for your family members or just isn’t practical because your floors are extremely dirty. When choosing a respirator for silica dust, look for a NIOSH rating of N95 at a minimum. There are a variety of styles available, from a 2-strap ‘dust mask’ style up to a full face respirator, with re-usable half masks in the middle.

Here we list some N95 or P95 face masks in stock for simple sweeping in the home.

UNIAIR SH2550V N95 Mask With Valve
UNIAIR SH2550V with valve is NIOSH Approved N95 masks for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles such as those from Grinding, Sanding, Sweeping, Sewing, Bagging, or Processing Minerals, Coal, Iron, Ore, Flour, Metal, Wood, and certain other substances.

Benehal MS6219 N99 Mask NIOSH Approved

Benehal MS6219 Mask is manufactured by Suzhou Sanical Protective Product Manufacturing Co., Ltd. CDC NIOSH approved it on 6/12/2019 as Benehal N99 grade mask. Advanced particulate filtering N99 dust masks MS619 are NIOSH-approved (approval number 84A-8146) and are designed to protect the wearer against non-oil-based particles as small as 0. 3 microns, while still allowing the user full, deep breaths of clean, fresh air.

Benehal P385 P95 Folded Mask With Valve

Benehal P385 P95 Mask is manufactured by Suzhou Sanical Protective Product Manufacturing Co., Ltd. CDC NIOSH approved it on 8/9/2019 as P95 grade mask. CDC NIOSH Approved P95 for at least 95% filtration efficiency against certain oil and non-oil-based particles. Benehal P385 is NIOSH Approved P95 mask with 6 layer construction. Carbon filter material helps provide relief against certain oil and non-oil-based particles. Valve design for easy exhalation. Nasal heightening design to offer more space for breath. Soft and lightweight help enhance comfort and increase wearability.