At this time, the Covid-19 epidemic was complicated, besides medical face masks, you can use antibacterial cloth face masks to prevent virus infection. Let’s learn about the tips on using, washing and preserving fabric masks!
1What is antibacterial fabric face mask?
Antibacterial fabric masks are fabrics that are processed by the method of bringing antibacterial agents to the fabric surface in different ways: padding, coating or spraying, … Thus, the finished fabric can kill 90% bacteria after 1 hour of exposure and reduce to 60-70% after some washing.
The quality masks made of antibacterial fabric can kill bacteria after 10-30 washing times, depending on the type of antibacterial agent used.
2 Benefits of using fabric masks for disease prevention
Prevent the risk of infection
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread mainly by the droplets of the patient’s saliva or runny nose spread to the outside environment when they cough or sneeze.
Fabric face masks can prevent you from direct contact with the droplets that carry these dangerous germs.
Can be reused many times
Unlike medical masks, cloth masks can be reused many times and still achieve high efficiency in preventing and preventing infectious diseases in the community. Many fabric mask products can even be reused up to 30 times (after each time the mask is washed with soapy water).
Comfortable to use
N95 masks, although more effective in preventing diseases, should only be used for those who are doctors and nurses regularly contact with sick people. For normal people, wearing antibacterial cloth masks is enough to protect themselves and those around them.
Fabric masks both help protect us from the intrusion of dangerous viruses and bacteria, and are comfortable and breathable to wear.
3 Instructions to wear fabric masks properly
Step 1: Determine the correct orientation of the mask
Usually, an antibacterial fabric mask will be designed so that the surface is facing downwards to limit the chance of splashing on the fabric.
Step 2: Wear a mask that covers from the bridge of the nose to the entire chin area
After determining the exact direction of wearing, you begin to wear a mask. You need to perform actions so that the mask can squeeze the bridge of the nose and cover the entire chin.
This will help prevent droplets from getting through the gaps in the mask and entering your respiratory system.
4 Instructions for washing and preserving antibacterial fabric masks properly
Wash mask by hand, not machine wash
With an antibacterial fabric mask, you should wash gently by hand. Do not put the mask into the washing machine. You can use scented soap or antibacterial hand sanitizer to wash the mask.
Note: You use a foaming hand sanitizer, not water or a dry hand gel for washing.
Absolutely do not use hot water
Be careful not to soak the mask in hot water for a long time because the fabric will expand for a long time, causing antibacterial chemicals to be released from the fiber structure, losing the antimicrobial properties of the fabric mask.
Dry the mask immediately after washing
You should dry the mask in the shade, avoid exposing the antibacterial fabric mask to direct sunlight. UV rays from sunlight can affect the antibacterial chemicals found on the fabric surface.
5 Cautions when using fabric masks
– You should choose masks using knitted or woven fabrics with 2 layers (with 1 layer of antibacterial) to ensure to prevent the penetration of viruses, bacteria into the body.
– When removing the mask, you hold the strap to remove, do not use your hands to touch the outer surface of the mask because viruses and bacteria may remain on it.
– You need to wash your hands with soap, diluted alcohol solution or dry hand sanitizer after removing the mask.
