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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

She also said it's vital to wash hands before putting on the mask and before removing it and to take it off ear to ear – not push it down below your chin, which may have been exposed to COVID-19 ...

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 ...