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Answers to your DIY face mask questions, including what material you should use https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/07/answers-your-diy-face-mask-questions-including-what-material-you-should-use/?tid=ss_tw
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Answers to your DIY face mask questions, including what material you should use https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/07/answers-your-diy-face-mask-questions-including-what-material-you-should-use/?tid=ss_tw
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MASK TIP # 1
As the mask needs to be made of something you already have around the house, cotton seems to be a good choice. The CDC recommends two layers of tightly woven 100 percent cotton fabric, such as quilter’s material or bedsheets with a high thread count.
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As the mask needs to be made of something you already have around the house, cotton seems to be a good choice. The CDC recommends two layers of tightly woven 100 percent cotton fabric, such as quilter’s material or bedsheets with a high thread count.
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MASK TIP #2
Make sure you can breathe comfortably through your nose while wearing the mask — sticky nose hairs can catch some particles as well before they travel deeper into your respiratory tract.
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Make sure you can breathe comfortably through your nose while wearing the mask — sticky nose hairs can catch some particles as well before they travel deeper into your respiratory tract.
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MASK TIP #3
A group of Cambridge University researchers compared filtration and breathability of different types of homemade mask materials, and here’s what they found. They concluded that masks made from pillowcases or a cotton T-shirts struck the best balance.
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A group of Cambridge University researchers compared filtration and breathability of different types of homemade mask materials, and here’s what they found. They concluded that masks made from pillowcases or a cotton T-shirts struck the best balance.
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MASK TIP # 4
Whatever style you choose, make sure the mask fits well, covering your nose and chin.
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Whatever style you choose, make sure the mask fits well, covering your nose and chin.
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MASK TIP #5
Once you’re back home after wearing your spiffy new mask in public, remove it without touching the front and without touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
You’ll want to clean it before wearing it again.
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Once you’re back home after wearing your spiffy new mask in public, remove it without touching the front and without touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
You’ll want to clean it before wearing it again.
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MASK TIP #6
You don’t need to wash your mask differently than other laundry because the soap in detergent should destroy any viruses.
Check out the complete WashPost article for more info.
#StayHomeSaveLives
You don’t need to wash your mask differently than other laundry because the soap in detergent should destroy any viruses.
Check out the complete WashPost article for more info.
#StayHomeSaveLives
