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Protective clothing

Kleen Roof and Exterior Cleaning · Oct 16, 2009

I were white painter pants. That way the bleach stains are not so noticeable. I always wear a respirator and I use a face shield when mixing, and goggles when spraying. Always were chem. resistant gloves.

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

I use the Tyvek coveralls, rubber gloves, respirator and face shield. I don't think most guys wear the Tyveks but I like them. Saves my clothes (and my skin in a few cases).

guest

I just bought a pair of these Dickie pants, I'm actually very impressed with them; they are color stable from the chlorine and for the most part of they are even water proof. I was just out side in the rain for about an hour winterizing my equipment...boo boo and my paints didnt hardly get wet.

PrestigePressure · Guest

I also wear the dickies pants, won't stain. White shirts. Rubber gloves, the love will make its way right threw regular gloves and your skin. A mold or abestos respirator, about $40 at Lowes, depending on how long I'm spraying. A face shield only if it's really windy. Always safety glasses or googles. Safety glasses that have the little shield on the sides, googles again if it's windy.

H2OCleaning · Guest

yah get some love in your eye and you cant see straight for an hour

Roof Clean USA Georgia 229-227-0000 · guest

Ohio Roof Cleaning wrote:

I use the Tyvek coveralls, rubber gloves, respirator and face shield. I don't think most guys wear the Tyveks but I like them. Saves my clothes (and my skin in a few cases).

I like Tyvek Coveralls too. Good Call, Bill. Here are my reasons.

For Body Protection

Tyvek Type Coveralls work well in hot or cold weather

1. White so they reflect heat. fleaxible, breathable Fabric retains warmth well in winter.

2. Repels water and roof chemical very well yet still BREATHES from the inside OUT.

3. Very Lightweight.

4. They don't stain easily.

5. If you buy them big, they are quite easy to get off.

6. They last quite a while if you are careful with them.

7. They stow away nicely when not in use.

6. Fairly inexpensive. $10-$20 for Large to X-Large

For Lungs: Niosh Respirators rated for Organic Inhalants i.e. chlorine from 3M, etc. are what I use for myself. Replaceable Canister type.

Face Shields from Harbor Frieght. Protective Eyeweare also, Good Deals there.

Roof Clean USA Georgia 229-227-0000 · guest

Nice Buck Gilbo! Where was that taken?

clay_ballard11 · Guest

A tyvek suit is the way to go. Just put on the gear after you meet with the customer. For some reason people get uneasy when talking to someone in a hazmat suit, resperator, rubber gloves, and rubber shoes? Is this a roof cleaning, or do I have Ebola Virus?

Guest

I use the Tyvek suits, rubber gloves, Mold respirator! This also makes us look more professional! All my guys wear this.

LPWash · Guest

Where do you guys get your Tyvek suits? Locally? I have never seen them.

LPWash · Guest

I'm also interested in these tyvek suits. Where is the best deal online?

nuvision · Guest

What kind of shoes? I've heard cougar paws are good. Any suggestions?

HydraMax · Guest

I just tell the customer that I'm protecting myself from the mold and algae... :)

Roof Cleaning Little Rock Arkansas · Guest

Lowes has them I believe.

I tried them out a few weeks ago and I liked it. Kept me from ruining another pair of pants. Ive also cleaned in my rubber over alls when its cool enough.

And I bought a pair of dickies khaki work pants and they beat everything ive seen. Ive had this pair for a month and theres only some minor spotting. They look good too.

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nuvision wrote:
What kind of shoes? I've heard cougar paws are good. Any suggestions?

Try and stay away from anything leather or fabric type materials. I personally like the Muck Boots. They are rubber, completely waterproof and SH proof. Comfortable also.

Jeff

roofcleaningminneapolismn · Guest

cougar paws are great shoes. Just not sure how SH friendly they are. What's nice is they come with the replaceable soles. Spending shoes, but great for walking steep roofs.

We are going with the tyvek coveralls and 3M respirators.

I will look into the face shields. Thanks for the brand & company.

HydraMax · Guest

If you're in a pinch and need to get up on a roof. I've found a good quality skate shoe works the best. Just remember not to spray yourself into a corner, cause then nothing will save ya from going for a slide...

-- Edited by HydraMax on Monday 12th of April 2010 03:05:46 AM

propressurewashing · Guest

Dickies are great for resisting the effects that bleach has on most clothing. Just got to be careful on the windy days when your cloths getting bleach spots is not on the top of your list of worries.

Daniel Simmons
Conroe Pressure Washing
Pressure Washing Friendswood

BCRoofClean · Guest

If you guys need Tyvek Suits go to a paint store. or call Joe Lyons @ Parliment Paper Products and Janitorial supply at 267-684-6030. They ship everywhere and beat any price. I buy a ton of stuff from him like contractor bags, good masks, gloves etc. and they do office supplies too. Tell them Jerry Cronin sent you and they will give you the same pricing as me, I have referred other guys there, they do a great job.

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