I got everything i was going to get on my checklist except 1 thing... the surgical mask (i heard that u cant use the dust mask). I was wondering who uses this and is it very neccassary? if I sterilize my whole room(bath) and use the polyfil lid, can i get away with not wearing 1?
Alsp (off topic) the perlite in a FC, after its used for a grow how much, if any, times can u reuse it? THX!
You can use Dust Masks.
You have a Lowes or Home Depot where you live?
If not you can get them here http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208061224&listingid=27051144&dcaid=17902
If you don't wear a mask you are risking a failure before you start.
You can reuse perlite for a long time.
Baph
face mask isn't necessary for the procedures...you can be successful without it.
I beg to differ High4life.
You have PF jars going now which already have a dry verm layer which acts as a barrier against contam.
With grains you do not have that barrier.
The human mouth is the most contaminated part of the human body.
It is highly recommended to gargle with mouthwash outside of wearing a mask during innoculation.
That is just another part of the sterility practice.
Baph
lol if you mention it that way then yea you could contaminate your work. When I innoculated it I had rubber gloves sterlized with alcohol and I made sure I covered my arms. it worked for me. I didnt use any masks.
I always use a mask and surgical gloves, just too cheap to risk it.
Spoken like a true master :mellow: :mellow:
Always better safe than sorry.
Baph
:mellow: