Since the people using fabric face masks in place of medical N-95 masks after the WHO recommendations, these masks are used again and again and get dirty easily. To prevent the spread of viruses it is necessary to wear the face masks in public and also remove it properly. You need to clean and disinfect these fabric face masks in the right way to use them again.
What things required to wash my fabric made face mask?
Reviews state the soap and water are the best way to clean your face masks. Take warm water and detergent that you are used to using at home. You can hand wash the masks and also put them into a washing machine.
After washing it with soap and detergent, clean it with clear water and let it air dry. You can also put your face masks into dryer into a hot setting. This will help you kill all potential germs.
Experts recommend washing face masks with hot water and putting them into high heat for drying. You need to wash it continuously 20 seconds or more with warm water before going into the dryer. If your fabric mask is made of 100% cotton, you can iron it for your peace of mind.
How often you should wash any fabric made face mask?
Experts state that you must wash your fabric made face mask regularly based on the frequency you use it. It should be washed daily means it will be your daily go to work.
If you run errands and go outside frequently, there are high chances of getting infected by the virus.
You must need to take extra care if you are living at a place where chances of exposure to the coronavirus are high. Also be aware, if your fabric made face mask get worn or ragged, replace it immediately.
How to clean fabric face mask filters?
Yes, now is the turn of your face mask filter. There are many options about the kind of filter you use in your fabric face mask ranging from kitchen papers to shopping bags. You can replace your fabric mask filter using it one to two times. But some fabric face masks have filters that need to be washed regularly.
Filters are more delicate than masks, so you must clean these by hand wash rather than placing into the washing machine. To dry the filters use a dryer better to use a hairdryer and keep it at least 6 to 8 inches away from the filter during the process.
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