How many of you have air cleaners in your sewing areas?
When I use to sew "production style" I always set a portable air cleaner as close as I could to where I was sewing. At the end of a session of sewing, the filter would be covered with a fine gray dust, which I would vacuum off. I feel this kept that much dust from going into my lungs. I have asthma now, but it could have been so much worse. Even when I sewed on white, the dust was still gray. The darker the fabric, the darker the dust. Take care of your health dear friends. |
That's scary!
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Originally Posted by Joyce
How many of you have air cleaners in your sewing areas?
When I use to sew "production style" I always set a portable air cleaner as close as I could to where I was sewing. At the end of a session of sewing, the filter would be covered with a fine gray dust, which I would vacuum off. I feel this kept that much dust from going into my lungs. I have asthma now, but it could have been so much worse. Even when I sewed on white, the dust was still gray. The darker the fabric, the darker the dust. Take care of your health dear friends. |
Never even thought of it. Thanks for the information.
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Wow, thanks for the heads up. I never thought of that.
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Bet that would considerably cut down on the 'dust' that occurs in the sewing room! We used to have one years ago, but it is long gone.
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My sewing room is actually my master bedroom, hubby and I sleep in the retreat off to the side, nice and cozy. We do use an air purifier closer to the bed because of hubby's allergies, and I have a dust allergy. My nose runs when I sew cuz of my allergy.
Hmmmm, now I'm thinking of moving it near my sewing machine while I am sewing and then put it back near the bed for sleeping. thanks for the idea. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
I've never considered that, but it makes sense. I have mild COPD. I'm not a smoker, but worked around chemicals for 30 years. I'm finding that more and more things irritate my lungs. I never thought about "dust" from sewing fabric! I'm going to see if I can purchase one that's portable. Thanks for the "heads up"!
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I bought a Holmes at WM about 3 weeks ago and sat it behind me. I believe the size is for a 10 x 12 room and it is doing it's job. $40.
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I have to have an air purifier also even when not sewing because of allergies & migraine headaches. I have one with filter replacement but that can be expensive. I bought a new one last year at Home Depot, paid about $150 because it has a permanent filter that you just take out and rinse. I got a Dyson Animal last year for Christmas, you would not believe the amount of dust it picks up. I would love to add the HEPA to my CA unit but remodeling my kitchen which was in need of an extreme makeover. I still had an avocado green wall oven and paneling in my kitchen.
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I see that you posted this a year ago but thank you for the information. I just converted a bedroom to a sewing room and I love it. However, I notice that when I sew now my head gets soooo stuffy, etc. I am going to purchase an air purifier to see if that helps. Many thanks.
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THANKS, I never thought about the dust from sewing. I was going to get rid of our air purifiers as we have quit smoking. Guess I will keep it and relocate it to my sewing area.
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Originally Posted by sylviak
I've never considered that, but it makes sense. I have mild COPD. I'm not a smoker, but worked around chemicals for 30 years. <snip>
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I always do! I couldn't believe the particulates that accrued. Don't even look if you use flannel! :D
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I also wash all my fabrics....but nothing I can do about the batting. Trying to buy the best unit to put near my longarm sewing machine and sewing room.
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great tip--I've noticed this winter that I'm stopped up after doing much sewing. Will look into this.
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I have one in my sewing room left over from the grands infant years.
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DD has one in our grand's room. She says the toddler sleeps better since she put it in. Now they are looking into a whole house one.
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