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cayugafalls

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14. We have 4 layer cloth masks with a filter pocket and KN95's.

Reply to Bleacher Creature (Original post)

Fri Jul 24, 2020, 06:12 PM

Jul 2020

We mostly use the cloth masks. The KN95's are backup and for going in stores if we don't have the cloth mask with us (I keep a couple KN95's in the car).

As for how long to use KN95's not sure. I heard you can rotate them out and let them air out for 72 hours, but you need several if you do that. It is what we do, if we have to use one.

Article on cleaning masks;
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/lifestyle/coronavirus/how-to-clean-and-reuse-an-n95-mask/ar-BB12lRjb

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What kind of mask do you all wear? [View all] Bleacher Creature Jul 2020 OP

I have several cloth masks and rotate them. nt Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #1

This ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #35

I don't bother to bleach them. Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #42

Bleach Adds, Efficacy To... ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #46

I have cloth masks MissB Jul 2020 #2

That fabric is beautiful! nt Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #43

MissB, I have questions about the interfacing... Lars39 Jul 2020 #53

I use fusible because it's easier to work with MissB Jul 2020 #55

Great! Lars39 Jul 2020 #56

Mr. O bought us his n her cloth masks Ohiogal Jul 2020 #3

I use a KN95. bamagal62 Jul 2020 #4

I have double layered cotton cloth masks. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #5

Cotton - made by a friend mcar Jul 2020 #6

The sun here in Florida helps, if you don't have tinted windows. Blue_true Jul 2020 #26

Good thought mcar Jul 2020 #31

I return to the school on 8/3 Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #37

Sounds like your husband might need some real PPE. LisaL Jul 2020 #38

I wear a quality disposable under a cute cloth mask soothsayer Jul 2020 #7

The main benefit of the mask is to prevent a sick person from infecting others. PTWB Jul 2020 #8

+1 Agreed. c-rational Jul 2020 #52

The valve masks only protect you, they are not useful if you care about others. we can do it Jul 2020 #9

They banned the mask with exhale valves at work. Throck Jul 2020 #12

That's good. Apple stores also ban them. we can do it Jul 2020 #13

I'm impressed that a business took the lead. Throck Jul 2020 #30

Yeah, I stopped wearing it as soon as I read about them. NT Bleacher Creature Jul 2020 #19

If you have a nice valved mask, you can put a surgical or a cloth mask over it. LisaL Jul 2020 #33

cloth---white cotton--double layer like a diaper mshasta Jul 2020 #10

Disposable paper mask at work, bamboo cloth when jmg257 Jul 2020 #11

We have 4 layer cloth masks with a filter pocket and KN95's. cayugafalls Jul 2020 #14

Several cotton ones. Some I made with Pelon filter. Those I bought came with a disposable filter. northoftheborder Jul 2020 #15

Here's Mine nykym Jul 2020 #16

Cloth masks Mossfern Jul 2020 #17

I have several shanti Jul 2020 #18

I use KN95 spinbaby Jul 2020 #20

I would not wash them. The mask might look good, but everything I read suggests it destroys the LisaL Jul 2020 #29

I understand they're not as effective after washing spinbaby Jul 2020 #58

2 layer cotton quilting fabric masks with interfacing or Oly if I have it zeusdogmom Jul 2020 #21

That' exactly the kind I can't stand (Jesse). :) Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #40

Exactly zeusdogmom Jul 2020 #49

I haven't worn makeup in more than2 decades. Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #51

Yes. I get comments. underpants Jul 2020 #22

I wear a two ply tight weave cotton masks most of the time. Blue_true Jul 2020 #23

We have both cloth masks and N95's. secondwind Jul 2020 #24

You can put your N95 mask out in the sun ☀️. secondwind Jul 2020 #25

Black cloth mask with a white silhouette of Freddie Mercury tavernier Jul 2020 #27

I got some real silk masks for the summer. LisaL Jul 2020 #28

a half face respirator DetroitLegalBeagle Jul 2020 #32

Cloth is OK; valves are not. Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #34

Nowdays you can buy a mask with a clear window build in. LisaL Jul 2020 #39

I'll be making something - Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #41

Face shields don't work spinbaby Jul 2020 #57

They serve different purposes Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #62

The standard surgical disposable face mask smirkymonkey Jul 2020 #36

I sewed my own. John Ludi Jul 2020 #44

Welcome to DU, John Ludi! Lars39 Jul 2020 #59

Cloth masks (home made) ... NurseJackie Jul 2020 #45

KN95 and I disinfect in the oven Awsi Dooger Jul 2020 #47

Level 3 surgical mask. Actually provides us some protection as well as keeping others safe. GulfCoast66 Jul 2020 #48

I use 3 layer cloth masks ,or a 2 layer with an added filter if I expect to encounter people. herding cats Jul 2020 #50

Double cloth mask, alcohol sprayed before and after outings. So far so good. ancianita Jul 2020 #54

N95 NIOSH certified. And some N95s made in Long Beach CA that are registered but not cert. Liberal In Texas Jul 2020 #60

The mask I want is one I can't seem to be able to order anywhere DFW Jul 2020 #61

Two kinds Generic Brad Jul 2020 #63