A Better Life With Steem - Learn With Steem - The Perfect time to change the mask

The need to use masks to keep oneself safe during epidemics has raised many questions in people's minds. The question of when to throw away the old mask and take the new one has come to everyone's mind at least once. Different quality and types of masks are available in the market. People are using it more or less. However, the number of users of clothes and surgical masks is more. Now we will discuss when to remove the old mask and take a new one.

Torn, loose and wet: If any part of the mask is torn, it will not protect against the virus. Once the ‘elastic’ is loose, it will not stick to the mouth, creating a chance for the virus to enter. If the mask gets wet, it should not be worn under any circumstances. For those who wear glasses, if the glasses become cloudy in the air after breathing after wearing the mask, then it should be understood that the mask is not tight. In all these cases, the mask used should be discarded and a new mask should be taken. The reason for wearing the mask is that the air you are breathing in is getting into the mask. If the mask is loose, some air is not coming through the mask, so there is no benefit after that mask. And the surgical mask should not be used for more than four to six hours.

Wearing masks with breaks: Doctors have been following the AIIMS policy since the beginning of the epidemic. At the beginning of each month, doctors are given five N95 masks and separate covers for each. After using one on the first day, it has to be kept on the cover. The second one has to be kept on a separate cover at the end of the day. Thus the mask kept on the cover of the first day is used on the sixth day of using five masks for five days. The public can also follow the same procedure.

Extinguishing the candle after the mask: Try extinguishing the candle after the mask. If it is not possible to put out the wax fire, then that mask can be used. If you use the same mask over and over again, it will be ruined. In that case, the quality of the mask has to be verified in this method. You can also test this for new masks.

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How long can a mask be used: If you use a washable mask, keep two masks. Wear two masks except for one day. Do not wash the mask and leave it in the sun or air so that all its moisture dries out. This will kill the virus in the mask. And when the mask does not sit tight on the face, you have to remove it and take a new one. It will depend on which mask you are using and how long it will take to change it. For example, you have to buy five N95 masks at a time and use one each day. After a month, all five must be discarded. Surgical masks should be changed every four hours. And the cloth mask can be washed and used every day until it is loose. To make the cloth mask effective, it has to be in three layers. The nose and jaw should be tight and the face should sit well. It should be washed and dried in the sun after each use. Later ironing should be used so that the virus is definitely destroyed.

Mask preservation: Many people take off their cloth masks and fold them while eating, which is not right. Hands should be washed or sanitizer should be used before opening the mask. Now fold it and put it in an airtight bag. There is also a strong possibility of virus transmission from wherever it is kept.