Respro Allergy Mask Customer Q & A |
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Q1: Hi! I have two questions about this mask. First of all, how does this mask do as far as protecting from pollen? Second, can the filters be cleaned and reused, or do they have to be replaced after a certain amount of hours?
Thanks for your help!
A: No washing, but on average you get about 60 hours of use out of them. If you go with the chemical/particle filters separate, put the mask in a bag between uses since the activated carbon/charcoal will continue to adsorb odors/chemicals even when you're not wearing it. Filter life will vary a bit depending on conditions. In terms of filtration and particularly pollen, they work really well. The filtration level is 95% of particles 0.3 microns or larger. Most pollen grains far exceed that size and trapped by the filters of the Allergy Mask. Hope that helps!
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Q2: Are the filters washable? Replaceable? How often? What's the cost ans availability?
A: Replaceable, average about once every 60 hours of use. I always recommend you put the mask/fitlers in a plastic bag between uses to help extend the life of the carbon in the filter. Times will vary a bit based on usage and the level of pollutants you encounter. We have replacement filters almost always in stock. On occasion, because they are a UK product, we may go out of stock for a week or so. Particle filters are $16.95 and Particle/Chemical filters are $23.95. Both can be found on the site.
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Q3: Which mask is good for haircolor fumes. I'm a hairstylist allergic to haircolor.
A: The Aero, Sportsta, or Techno, of the Respro brands, are your best bets. The other mask you may want to consider is the Honeycomb carbon mask. It's lighter and less obtrusive. The downside is that it doesn't seal around the face quite as well as the Respro brand masks. And remember if you go with a Respro, you'll need to purchase the particle/chemical filters. These contain the activated carbon you'll want to filter out these fragrances and chemicals. The Honeycomb carbon mask has carbon integrated into the filters as well.
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Q4: I live in a mobile home about 50 yards from the intersection of two busy parkways. To what extent does your mask filter out exhaust chemicals such as ozone, nitrogen oxide, aldehyde and other VOC gases?
A: The Aero/Allergy Mask works pretty well, but you'd need to purchase the chemical/particle filter to go with it. Or, you could also go with the Techno or Sportsta mask. Both are designed for more for vehicle pollution come standard with a chemical/particle style filter. The filtration standards are the European approximate equivalent of an N95 mask. And with the chemical/particle filters of the Techno or Sportsta you'll get better filtration of those chemicals, gases and odors than even a straight HEPA style face mask.
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Q5: I am an asthma patient and my allergies are diesel fumes, dust, and perfumes. Please tell me which mask suitabile for me.
A: The Respro Aero Allergy mask is a good start. I would suggest you use the chemical/particle filter. Your next best bet would be a Honeycomb carbon mask by I Can Breathe. Both feature some level of carbon in the filters to help filter out those fragrances and fumes. The Respro will give you a better seal around the face. Just notes that both will still allow some odor through if the scent is very strong.
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Q6: Thank you for the quick response to my previous question. If I order an Areo mask, does a filter come with it or do I need to buy one seperately when I order?
A: One Particle filter comes standard with each Respro Aero mask. The Chemical/Particle filter would be an additional purchase.
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Q7: Can you tell me approximately how often a filter for the Aero mask needs to be replaced?
A: Respro masks were originally designed to protect commuters on their walk or ride to work. They designed them based on a 30 minute outdoor commute cycling or walking each way, in outdoor environments where the World Health Organization recommends some type of respiratory filtration. Based on this, Respro recommends the filters be replaced after 69 hours of use.
Additionally, we recommend that should you notice greater difficulty breathing through the mask or find a noticeable increase in odors coming through the filter particularly with the Aero chemical/particle filters that you may want to replace them a little sooner.
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