Isn’t staying close to the ground or using a wet cloth just as effective as using an Xcaper mask?
While staying close to the ground and covering your mouth are recommended when escaping smoke conditions unequipped, neither compare to the safety of using Xcaper. Without the proper equipment, serious damage could already have been done to your lungs even if you do manage to escape.
Why? Fire smoke is toxic and contains dangerous chemicals like carbon monoxide, acrolein, and hydrogen cyanide that can shut down breathing functions in seconds. This is especially true in business and residential settings, where common items such as computer equipment, desks, and even soda cans are capable of releasing deadly fumes when exposed to high temperatures. Xcaper prevents these harmful particles from reaching your lungs.