Is P3 mask filter enough to protect while cleaning black mould?

[gizmo1990]

Hi there. I need to remove some black mould from walls. I have a jsp force 8 half mask respirator with some standard p3 dust filters. Would a new set of these be suitable to filter spores etc or would a higher grade set of filters be needed? I've been looking around t he net and there seems some contradiction on whether p3 is suitable?

Any advice much appreciated.

 

[Brigadier]

First thing, suppress the dust.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended to be the last line of defence against personal harm to the wearer.
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a subset of PPE.

Damp the mould down (use a weak bleach solution, but also bear in mind to protect yourself against that too).
Dispose of the waste (including the cleaning implements, cloths etc) appropriately.

After all that, P3 filters in a properly-fitting facepiece should be fine.

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You can breathe in a range of dusts, vapours, fumes and mould spores or germs that can cause serious lung diseases

www.hse.gov.uk

 

[foxhole]

Not needed, very little risk from a bit of mould , you breath in mould spores regularly , you just don’t see them unless they settle and grow .

 

[robinbanks]

some black mould

Quantify using pictures please

 

[johnny2007]

Agree with @Brigadier .
Rather than work the mould dry, wet it with bleach (or white vinegar), a spray bottle or garden sprayer work wonders.
That way there'll be virtually nothing flying around.

 

[DiyNutJob]

wet it with bleach (or white vinegar), a spray bottle

You will end up breathing in bleach. The best bleach applicator I found is a paint brush. Apply as many coats as needed. Leave to dry between coats.

 

[johnny2007]

You will end up breathing in bleach. The best bleach applicator I found is a paint brush. Apply as many coats as needed. Leave to dry between coats.

Whatever works best for you.