It's important to clean yours after each use — even if you don't have the luxury of in-unit laundry
Photo: picture alliance/getty/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I Protective masks have suddenly become an integral part of our daily wardrobe. In turn, we’ve been wondering about what the best methods for cleaning them are.
There are precautions to follow when removing the mask, too. As Janet Haas, the director of epidemiology at Lenox Hill Hospital, told us, after wearing the mask outside, “the fabric of the mask should be considered contaminated, and you should avoid touching it — when removing the mask, handle it by the straps or ear loops, and wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, or use sanitizer after handling the used mask.
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$29 at Amazon Buy $29 at Amazon Buy Woolite Delicates Hypoallergenic Liquid Laundry Detergent $22 for 3 $23 now 4% off $22 for 3 If you don’t have bleach at home, or prefer not to use it, Gottlieb says, “Honestly, any sort of detergent that’s made for handwashing should be fine, as well.” You could even use hand soap, though detergent will likely help the mask last longer. “The detergent is more for taking care of the fabric so that it holds up over time,” says Gottlieb.
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