Fiberglass insulation cleanup

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While my plumber's assistant was removing drywall he also removed the fiberglass insulation.

Unfortunately he decided to put it on the counter in our kitchen.

It is my understanding that a HEPA vacuum should be used to clean up fiberglass insulation. My plumber does not use this.

He does have a Rigid vacuum with a HEPA filter. Is there a difference between a HEPA vacuum and a vacuum with a HEPA filter.

Will a vacuum with a HEPA filter be of any use for cleaning up fiberglass?

Here is the filter I bought.

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/vf6000-filter
 
That and a wipe down and I am sure it will be fine.

Thank you.

Funny. I just read that advice about the wipe down.

I will wipe down the counter myself.

I had to buy the filter myself for $30.00. I am wondering if there really is any benefit compared to the Fine Particle filter which is one step down. If not I will return it.

One is a 3 layer vs. 5 layer

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/vf5000-filter
 
Never really gave it much thought. I normally try to cover stuff up when cutting drywall and pulling out insulation. Sometimes it just depends on how dirty the place is before I showed up. A damp cloth should be fine. It's not toxic. If I crawled into an attic with short sleeve shirt I might get a little itchy until I go take a shower. It's the asbestos that maybe hidden in the acoustic ceiling that I would be more worried about. A damp cloth and a good wipe down should be just fine.
 
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