With the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, antibacterial fabric face masks have become indomitable for us every time we go to work or when we visit places. public score. However, according to the former Deputy Director of the City Department of Health. HCM Le Truong Giang, wearing a mask the wrong way can put us at an even higher risk of infection than when not using this item. How is wearing a fabric mask properly? Let META explore in detail through the tutorial below.
1. Benefits of using antibacterial fabric face masks for disease prevention
We cannot deny the advantages of antibacterial fabric masks in preventing the penetration of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into the human body. So, what are the benefits of this important item? The following part of the article will provide the answer to the above question:
Antibacterial fabric face masks are a stronghold to help prevent the risk of infection
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus that causes COVID-19 is likely. Infection is caused mainly by the spread of a person’s saliva, runny nose (specialized term called droplets) to the outside environment when they cough or sneeze. Cloth masks can be likened to a “stronghold” that prevents you from directly exposed to the droplets that carry these dangerous pathogens.
Antibacterial fabric face masks can be used multiple times
Unlike medical face masks, anti-virus cloth masks can be completely used 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).
Meanwhile, the downside of the medical mask is that they can only be used single time. The use of medical masks is both wasteful and harmful to the natural environment.
The experience of wearing antibacterial fabric face masks is extremely comfortable
Specialized medical masks (especially N95 masks) are extremely airtight, which can make the wearer feel uncomfortable and face many limitations in performance. normal breathing. Meanwhile, fabric masks both help protect us from the invasion of dangerous viruses and bacteria, and are comfortable and breathable to wear. Fabric mask wearers look much more fashionable and stylish than when using other medical masks.
N95 masks, although more effective in preventing diseases, should only be used for those who are physicians and doctors who regularly contact with patients. For ordinary people, wearing antibacterial fabric masks is enough to protect themselves and those around them.
2. How to wear a antibacterial fabric face masks correctly
Are you wearing a fabric mask correctly? The following guidelines will be the answer to the above question:
Step 1: Determining the correct direction of face masks
Before you wear a mask, you need to determine the correct direction 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.
To check the correct direction of wearing the mask, you can fold it in half and spread it down on a flat surface. Masks with the correct orientation will look like the image shown below:
Step 2: Wear antibacterial fabric face masks that covers from the bridge of the nose to the entire chin area.
After determining the exact direction to wear, you begin to put on a fabric mask on your face. You need to perform actions so that the mask can press against the bridge of the nose and cover the entire chin on the face. This will help prevent droplets from getting through the gaps in the mask and entering your respiratory system.
Usually, fabric masks have already sewn stitches that form a fold in the center. You only need to gently swipe on this fold is enough for the mask to squeeze the bridge of the nose on the face.
So, you master the whole process of wearing fabric masks properly. Here are a few notes you should know about when using fabric masks:
3. Cautions on using antibacterial fabric face masks
- You should choose masks that use knitted fabrics or textiles which has 2 layers (with 1 layer of antibacterial) to ensure to prevent the penetration of viruses and bacteria into the body. Many masks have the ability to reduce bacteria by up to 80%, and can be reused after 30 times of washing. Here are some recommended products from META.
- When removing the mask, hold the strap to remove it. Be careful not to touch the outer surface of the mask with your hands because viruses and bacteria may still be left on it.
- You need to wash your hands with soap, diluted alcohol solution or dry hand sanitizer after removing the mask. Some of the following META dry hand sanitizers can help you disinfect and eliminate many dangerous viruses.
With your used fabric mask, wash with soap and dry for reuse. You can soak the mask in 0.5% Cloramin B solution or Javen water before washing to ensure elimination of bacteria and viruses left on the fabric.
