Wellness Wednesday: Tips on caring for your masks
It is time for another Wellness Wednesday!
We hope you like our George Fox masks. If you still have not received it, please stop by HR. Below is some helpful information on how to take good care of your reusable masks.
Masks should be washed after each use. It is important to always remove masks correctly and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.
Washing machine
You can include your mask with your regular laundry. Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make the mask.
Washing by hand
- Prepare a bleach solution by mixing five tablespoons (one-third cup) household bleach per gallon of room-temperature water or four teaspoons household bleach per quart of room-temperature water
- Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection. Some bleach products, such as those designed for safe use on colored clothing, may not be suitable for disinfection.
- Ensure the bleach product is not past its expiration date.
- Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
- Soak the mask in the bleach solution for five minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with cool or room-temperature water. Make sure to completely dry mask after washing.
Dryer
Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry.
Air dry
Lay flat and allow to completely dry. If possible, place the mask in direct sunlight.