Whether it is the threat of viruses, poor air qulity due to wild fires, or just the need to clean up mold and mildew around the home, good quality masks are important.
You may find you need several different masks for several different tasks.
If you are trying to avoid the swine flu, the CDC now recommends a mask with a tight seal around the nose and mouth.
It is also very important to know the micro rating of the mask, so that you get one that can filter out at least 90% of whatever you are trying to avoid.
Don’t just go to the drug store or hardware store and grab the first box of masks that you see.
Do your research first. A false sense of security can be more dangerous than using no mask at all.
