How to correctly wash your face mask.
While cloth face masks aren’t N-95 respirators, and can only keep your germs from reaching others, they’re still an important part in keeping everyone around you safe. However, it’s not enough just to wear one—you should also know how to clean a face mask properly. If you’ve stocked up on cute cloth face masks, make sure you’re keeping them clean for each use.
The CDC recommends washing your cloth face mask routinely, depending on how often you use it. If you need to frequently wear your face mask, the safest practice is to just wash it after each use. While this can feel tedious, think about how often you’d wash a handkerchief. While most of us don’t actually use handkerchiefs nowadays—well, maybe your granddad still does—you still wouldn’t want to sneeze or cough into a piece of fabric and then use it again the next day.
If you’re on the hunt for some gentle detergents to try, we rounded up a few below to help you find the right fit. Whether it’s scentless or made for sensitive skin, there are plenty of detergents that can help prevent irritation while wearing a cloth mask.Tide Free & Gentle Pods $19.97 buy it Tide’s free and gentle pods are hypoallergenic, so the detergent is less likely to irritate your skin. Plus, pods can make it easier to do laundry when you’re tired of measuring out liquid detergent.
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