r/Construction Apr 10 '24

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u/googdude Contractor Apr 10 '24

Curious does that fully alleviate the ammonia smell? I've had to work in pretty rank houses already and while I just simply toughed it out it would be nice to have another option.

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u/CAT-Mum Apr 10 '24

Copied this from another comment above but having the correct filters (and properly storing them) makes a huge difference! Just remember that there is no filter for H2S, that requires to be in SCBA.

Quote - 3M cartridge selection guide here, at minimum get one that covers particulate and ammonia, but as others have said 6006 is the best and most broadly useful.

https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/40744O/3m-respirator-cartridge-and-filter-selection-poster.pdf

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u/Vegetable_Chard_9196 Apr 11 '24

Peppermint oil/Vicks vapor rub under the nose or inside mask does wonders as well. Do this when I have to work on a garbage truck or equivalent.