dust mask storage?

[preprius]

I finally observed that my dust mask was really dirty inside. 

I usually hang it near my scrollsaw.  But day to day dust collects in the breathing area.  So I replaced the filters and cleaned wiped the whole mask.  

Now how does others store it better?   

Hang in a zip lock bag?   Put in a cabinent?  

All my drawers are on the other side of the garage.  

Me.

Mark Eason

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I would if I were you store it in a wood box or cabinet. I would not store a used mask in a plastic bag. It will grow fungus. A filter will be wet after use so needs air to dry. I only used the N95 masks when I was scrolling and always just stored mask on saw right side down. I still do this when used on other tools like the tablesaw too. My lathe I use a 3M mask because dust is more prevalent at the source because of the position I have to be in. I have my dust collector behind the lathe bed to capture most dust. But turning acrylics and other woods that are burls and things are not good to breathe. 

[Wichman]

I set my mask right side down on a workbench near the scroll saw. If I'm going to be away from the saw for more than a few hours, I let it air dry and then put it in a Ziploc bag, with the end open. Long term storage, seal the bag.

[JimNC]

I have a couple of mask. I store them in a zip lock and with binder clip attached I hang them on a pegboard hook.

Simple and works for me. 

[Ber Gueda]

From my own experience I would say that the mask shoud "breath" after use. I mean by breathing that it can't be somehow sealed in a plastic bag or similar. I use a case that mask came with. It closes with a zip, but in my opinion it doesn't make it any good. I recommend washing it (without the filters of course) every now and then to restore it to its original form and storing in a free of dust well ventilated place. 

[KenofShelby]

If you are using one of those cheap butt paper masks, throw it away after each use.

[preprius]

All these are great answers.  Since I use the 3M P100 pink mask filters.  I like the "hang it in the cabinent answer" the best.

Here is a Pic of a floor fan / filter that I roll next to my scrollsaw. I just finished scrolling a name block out of 2inch purple heart. After I seal the wood I will share the final end product pic in a few days..

Yep purple dust filled the filter. I still got dust on my neck and in hair. Thus the P100 filters.

 

Edited January 4 by preprius

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I am jealous. That is one heck of a piece of purpleheart. Love that wood and yes that dust gets everywhere no matter how much you try to suck it up. But that is a good way to actually see what dust when cutting can do. You do not realize it alot of time when scrolling BB or other light woods. But here is an example of safety in action. Show us finished project. Nice Saw.

Edited January 4 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[preprius]

I am waiting a couple of days for the purple to get back to purple after sanding.  Then a day for each coat of armor R Seal.