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northoftheborder

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3. I ordered a box of N95 masks.

Reply to MisterNiceKitty (Original post)

Sun Aug 22, 2021, 10:03 AM

Aug 2021

They fit so tightly on my head (and my head and face are small) that I cut the elastic to go over ears instead of head. Also extremely stiff and the nose part fits so high on my nose that my glasses are in the way. Very disappointed. I like the overall stiffness - easier to breathe, but very uncomfortable around the edges. I couldn't wear more than a few minutes.

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How different masks protect against Covid-19, and its delta and lambda variants [View all] MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 OP

Mask seem to be like condoms. Throck Aug 2021 #1

Like masks, when condoms are used properly Mortos Aug 2021 #23

98% is 98% Throck Aug 2021 #30

now it's misinformation about two issues that both have been proven to work MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #31

I've been using the KN95 masks for some time now. Arkansas Granny Aug 2021 #2

I find I do have trouble breathing in those sometimes MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #9

I have seen mask extenders that hook to the ear loops and go around the back of your head. Arkansas Granny Aug 2021 #13

thanks - I did find the N95 on Amazon MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #16

Where on Amazon? In the spring, wnylib Aug 2021 #20

I would caution they are expensive in some cases MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #32

N95s appear to be back in stock at Home Depot Klaralven Aug 2021 #43

Thanks. I found a substitute for wnylib Aug 2021 #39

That's another difference ... aggiesal Aug 2021 #15

The N95 requires fit testing to know you have the right size. Also, with N95 you mucifer Aug 2021 #40

I ordered a box of N95 masks. northoftheborder Aug 2021 #3

Many companies are making N95 masks now, Try a different brand. HUAJIAO Aug 2021 #14

Got my N95 at Home Depot KS Toronado Aug 2021 #19

thanks! MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #33

N95s are easy to get now - Amazon has them. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #4

+1 MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #10

The 'blue medical masks" offer very little protection for the wearer, but WILL help protect HUAJIAO Aug 2021 #17

For them to operate properly, there is a simple fitting and testing routine that you need to follow. Chainfire Aug 2021 #5

Takes more like 10 or 15 minutes if you start with the right size. mucifer Aug 2021 #41

Good info. Thanks, MisterNiceKitty! calimary Aug 2021 #6

Ditto! n/t iluvtennis Aug 2021 #8

you're welcome calimarry and iluvtennis MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #11

I wear NIOSH approved N95 masks (however, they are not FDA approved for medical use). LuckyCharms Aug 2021 #7

thank you MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #12

My pleasure! Stay safe, we'll get through. n/t LuckyCharms Aug 2021 #22

Thanks & yes indeed MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #34

I use two sided tape.... SergeStorms Aug 2021 #18

Great idea with the tape... LuckyCharms Aug 2021 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author speak easy Aug 2021 #21

I've been using cotton cloth. OneCrazyDiamond Aug 2021 #25

I two-ply when I need to go cotton cadoman Aug 2021 #28

I have cloth masks with pockets in which I insert the common 3-ply surgical masks. Lonestarblue Aug 2021 #26

Just picked up a box of N95 masks at Costco yesterday.... Hekate Aug 2021 #27

If you want a comfortable mask that won't fog your glasses MoonlitKnight Aug 2021 #29

Thank you for this. LuckyCharms Aug 2021 #35

that's interesting... MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #36

Link to CDC's list of NIOSH-approved N95's. moondust Aug 2021 #37

+1 MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 #38

I am fully vaccinated. I never stopped wearing a K95 when entering any store. With the rise retread Aug 2021 #42