What kind of mask can be used repeatedly?

Generally speaking, N95 protective mask and medical surgical mask can be reused when properly worn and stored. However, once the mask is found to be damaged or wet, it needs to be replaced with a new mask.

Under normal circumstances, we use a mask every day, sometimes even for several hours. At that time, masks were scarce, and we often needed a mask to use repeatedly. So what kind of masks can be used repeatedly? Let's give you a detailed introduction.

Details 0 1 N95 and other protective masks: when the mask is in short supply, it can be used several times (it is recommended to use it no more than 5 times). From some studies, it is found that after wearing a mask for two days, the filtering effect can still reach 95%.

If the N95 protective mask has the following two conditions, it should not be used again: the mask is damaged, dirty and the respiratory resistance is increased. In this case, we must change our masks.

Medical surgical mask: If properly stored and selected, it can be reused. If the mask is damaged or wet, please do not reuse it.

Preservation methods of protective masks such as 04 N95: Wash your hands before and after wearing the mask, wear the mask as required, and check the air tightness. Do not touch the outside of the mask and the removed mask, and put it in a dry and ventilated place. Do these jobs well, and our N95 protective mask can be reused.

Preservation method of medical surgical mask: After removing the mask, it can be hung in a dry and ventilated place. Or a clean and breathable container,

Don't put the mask in a sealed plastic bag.