How to discard used masks?

Under the epidemic situation, wearing a mask has become a necessary item in daily life. So what should I do with the used masks? Let me introduce it to you, hoping to help you.

There are many kinds of masks, mainly disposable medical surgical masks and medical protective masks. For the general population, medical surgical masks can be used for daily protection. However, this mask has a certain time limit, and the use time is only about 4 hours. Used masks are covered with bacteria and viruses. It is recommended that you don't throw them away at will and don't touch other people's used masks, because they may be cross-infected. Don't put the used mask directly in your bag or pocket, because there may be a risk of persistent infection.

The masks used by ordinary people do not have the problem of infectious diseases. You can take them off and put them in the trash can. However, if people suffer from infectious diseases or have been exposed to infectious diseases, it is recommended that you fold the mask down and put it in a fresh-keeping bag, then tie the fresh-keeping bag tightly and throw it into a harmful trash can. You can also disinfect the mask with 84 disinfectant and alcohol, and then throw it into the trash can.

If you use a mask in a hospital, you can put it directly into the garbage bag of medical waste. These masks, as medical waste, will be disposed of by professional treatment institutions. Need to remind everyone that when taking off the mask, be careful not to touch the inner and outer surfaces of the mask with your hands, otherwise it will be easily infected.

Summary:

1. For masks used by ordinary people, they can be directly thrown into the trash can because there is not much risk.

2. For masks used by suspected infected patients, it is necessary to fold the masks, put them in fresh-keeping bags and tie them tightly, and then put them in the trash can. You can also put the mask in the trash can and then pour some 84 disinfectant for disinfection.