Clean Your Mask Everyday… But what if it’s not Laundry Day?

According to new research, “your cloth face mask is only protecting you if you wash it every day.” So what if you can’t do laundry today? (Source: Yahoo.com) WellAndGood.com writer and microbiologist Jason…

Randi Myles

Published Oct 14, 2020 1:49 PM EDT

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According to new research, “your cloth face mask is only protecting you if you wash it every day.” So what if you can’t do laundry today? (Source: Yahoo.com)

WellAndGood.com writer and microbiologist Jason Tetro, says, you can kill off the microbes lurking on your cloth face masks through washing them by hand or even giving them a nice steam.

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Whatever you choose, WellAndGood.com also says avoid spraying your mask with disinfectants so you’re not inhaling whichever cleaning product you used, and avoid your mask in cold water if you can. The (CDC) recommends using the warmest setting you can for your cloth face mask every time you wash it.

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Randi Myles is the mid-day host on Detroit’s Praise Network. Randi’s mom knew she was destined to be in some form of entertainment when even as a small child, she would pretend a pencil was a microphone and sing and charm family and friends. Later she would sing in church and college choirs. However, it wasn’t until she attended Specs Howard School of Media Arts, that Ms. Myles would find her true voice. Randi enjoys writing about the city of Detroit, faith, and the community.