The Importance of Filtration During Home Improvement Jobs

Filtration is big issue when it comes to cleaning up after
taking on a home improvement task. After all the hard work
you've put, the last thing you want to do is pick up
concrete/dust/plaster and end up throwing it back out into the
air supply of your home. Not only does this create an untidy
mess, but it is also a health risk. Only an ultra efficient
vacuum cleaner such as a Nilfisk GM80P is adaquet for this type
of job. (see http://www.nilfix.co.uk)

Particle Sizes

Small particles in the air and on your floor, and on your
machinery can be dangerous for a number of reasons. One micron
is equal to one-millionth of a meter, or 1/26,000 of an inch. On
average, the human eye cannot see particles that are smaller
than 50 to 60 microns. Particles that are 10 microns or less are
considered respirable and can settle deep into the lungs - often
causing adverse health effects. Respirable particles make up
greater than 99% of the 7 million particles in every breath you
take.

Preparation

After carrying our your cleaning task, simply vacuum up all the
dust. Be it cement dust or plaster board, make sure your filter
is large so that if the particles get caught in the filter they
do not restrict the airflow through the machine. (this can lead
to a motor overheating)

Make sure you use a bagged machine, not only will you providing
further levels of filtration but you will ensure a longer life
to your machines motor. This is also hygenic when disposing of
the waste you picked up. A bagless machine will simply throw
this back up into the air when emptying, a bagged machine will
NOT do this.

After disposing of the bag make sure to give the filter some
attention. Simply remove the filter from the machine and lightly
tap it over a bin to remove any particles that may be trapped.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE SHOULD NOT BE FOLLOWED FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS PRODUCTS

For more information on this and other cleaning tasks visit http://www.nilfix.co.uk.

Sam Downey