Linkner doesn’t think bleach or other disinfectants are necessary for cleaning masks, especially since they’re worn on your face. Just as a safe and gentle soap is the most effective tool ...

And while people may attribute mask acne (aka maskne) to the rise in wearing face coverings, Dr. Hartman says for a lot of people “it’s really the lack of properly cleaning them that is ...

You should use this kind of mask once before throwing it away, and should also dispose of it if it becomes at all damp, according to the WHO. Before putting one on, wash your hands first and check ...

Whether you’re concerned about contamination or want to do your best to prevent maskne, cleaning is an important part of maintaining a cloth face mask. But mask-cleaning is hardly a standard hou ...

Cloth face masks are useful in protecting against the novel coronavirus — but only if you wash them after every use, according to a new study that found that reusing these face coverings over ...

But there’s one question that dogs mask-wearers: Do you really have to wash them after every use? The answer is yes. “It’s definitely recommended to wash that mask every day,” said Dr ...

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommend that you clean masks after every use, which can seem like a lot of effort — but experts explain that if you don't wash your mask ...

The filtration of Enro and Happy Masks models diminish over time with repeated washing. Generally speaking, the more densely woven the material is, the better it can block particles. However ...