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53. Agree - and you can insert filters in lots of cloth masks

Reply to LisaL (Reply #31)

Thu Apr 16, 2020, 04:19 PM

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Are all of these handmade cloth masks people are making useful? [View all] Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2020 OP

From what I've read, they definitely keep Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #1

Yes they are useful. SoonerPride Apr 2020 #2

Yes - they reduce the spread of physical droplets. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #3

Yes, when fabricated and worn properly. Alex4Martinez Apr 2020 #4

Taiwan has very few cases right now. MissB Apr 2020 #5

Bad logic: A is true, B is true, therefore A causes B. Towlie Apr 2020 #30

Sure. MissB Apr 2020 #42

Yes. They may be of a limited value to the user, but they are effective for those around him/her. marble falls Apr 2020 #6

A lot of info out there that they are protective for the user. It's just common sense. womanofthehills Apr 2020 #50

I'm trying to put a coffee filter in with the six layers of quilting fabric, I think I'm about ... marble falls Apr 2020 #55

I crochet masks. 🧶 TruckFump Apr 2020 #7

may I have the pattern? Skittles Apr 2020 #51

Link to post with pattern TruckFump Apr 2020 #57

thank you Skittles Apr 2020 #60

I want a pattern! marble falls Apr 2020 #56

Link to the post with the pattern. TruckFump Apr 2020 #58

Thanks, now I get my MiL on it! marble falls Apr 2020 #59

They'll keep you customerserviceguy Apr 2020 #8

When you talk it blocks the spread... lame54 Apr 2020 #9

What is the proper way to clean a cloth mask after using it? n/t mokawanis Apr 2020 #10

Lots of hot soapy water and scrub for at least 30 seconds. Marrah_Goodman Apr 2020 #13

Thank you n/t mokawanis Apr 2020 #14

The person who makes our masks Ferryboat Apr 2020 #11

The mask is not about protecting you as much as it is protecting those around you. Marrah_Goodman Apr 2020 #12

It can protect you too womanofthehills Apr 2020 #52

A homemade mask will do in a pinch. cayugafalls Apr 2020 #15

Seems to help countries that typically use them. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #16

That's a pretty big deal! lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #32

IF everyone is wearing them in, say, the supermarket - yes. Dem2 Apr 2020 #17

Could help some with dust and pollen Baclava Apr 2020 #18

So... RobinA Apr 2020 #23

Some of those desks were made from pretty solid wood, back in the day, distance is everything Baclava Apr 2020 #28

This virus is floating in a droplet. LisaL Apr 2020 #31

Agree - and you can insert filters in lots of cloth masks womanofthehills Apr 2020 #53

On its face, not encouraging. But reducing sneezes would help a lot. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #33

Better than nothin I think is the key, as long as you dont fuss with it Baclava Apr 2020 #36

It depends on if you know how to wear one. Runningdawg Apr 2020 #19

I Am Not RobinA Apr 2020 #24

They don't do a good job of protecting you from others DrToast Apr 2020 #20

Tshirt material blocks about 50% of CV particles. So not very. Doubling or tripling Squinch Apr 2020 #21

The biggest thing is keeping sneezes, coughs from getting near DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #22

That's how I see it. lindysalsagal Apr 2020 #44

If nothing else Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #25

my mask protects you (from me) 0rganism Apr 2020 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #27

They're as useful as "duck and cover" was back in the 60s. BamaRefugee Apr 2020 #29

To be fair, we also need to manufacture Q-tips for testing. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #34

I blame the liberal universities for taking away the Q-Tip PhD programs!!! BamaRefugee Apr 2020 #35

Exactly! Another comparison is asking a man to boil water while his wife is in labor. Runningdawg Apr 2020 #41

No, and here's why. Jirel Apr 2020 #37

I disagree and never leave the house without masks and gloves...no on in our family does...and Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #39

That's like saying that hand washing isn't useful if you don't do it correctly. pnwmom Apr 2020 #40

Yes, it is really too bad were given such bad information regarding masks originally. LisaL Apr 2020 #43

As a country, we are too stupid and lazy to survive this. lindysalsagal Apr 2020 #45

There are plenty of smart people that aren't lazy in this country Raine Apr 2020 #54

Yes, it offers some protection and is all that most can get. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #38

I've read it helps to put a sheet or two of paper towel Cha Apr 2020 #46

Yes. If used correctly. GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #47

Yes. HotTeaBag Apr 2020 #48

Ya know ... Mossfern Apr 2020 #49