Face mask filters - re-use ?

[rogespeed]

Face masks are of not a general community use at this time but just in case or for those that use these might be useful to be aware that while within the medical environment face masks are strictly disposed of after a certain time , domestically this may not be required and it seems quite safe to sanitise the mask and keep using the same mask - good for the family budget as quality masks are quite expensive 

The recommended method from those in the know is to merely bag the mask in a plastic bag and heat up to a little over 70 degrees C for 30 minutes 

more reading and validation here

https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2020/02/18/how-reuse-and-dispose-your-masks-safely

[kopenhagen5]

Toilet paper - re-use ?

[rogespeed]

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

I agree roges, there is a lot of merit to what you are putting forward.

Unfortunately however, the general population is fallable and won't adhere to correct enough procedures no matter how well trained.

Basically people are not reliable and generally lazy for authorities to trust in proper procedures to be able to recommend solutions requiring strict methods, hence it may give a false sense of security.

Whilst you and I probably come up with very effective methods in our lives, it is not something that can be recommended to the general public.

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Yeh Kopen* , here one needs to make allowance for the nanny-staters , anyhow

Let me rephrase : If one's mask is mandatary to be worn and there be no more available at retail , then one can safely deactive captured viruses by heating up the mask to 70 degrees C for 30 minutes without damage to the mask filter however use common sense 

[domino-710]

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@rogespeed wrote:

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

I agree roges, there is a lot of merit to what you are putting forward.

Unfortunately however, the general population is fallable and won't adhere to correct enough procedures no matter how well trained.

Basically people are not reliable and generally lazy for authorities to trust in proper procedures to be able to recommend solutions requiring strict methods, hence it may give a false sense of security.

Whilst you and I probably come up with very effective methods in our lives, it is not something that can be recommended to the general public.

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Yeh Kopen* , here one needs to make allowance for the nanny-staters , anyhow

Let me rephrase : If one's mask is mandatary to be worn and there be no more available at retail , then one can safely deactive captured viruses by heating up the mask to 70 degrees C for 30 minutes without damage to the mask filter however use common sense 

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You forgot the bit about putting the mask in a plastic bag to do this - can't be bothered going back to your previous post - but it's there.

Heated plastic - leaches chemicals.

Don the mask again. lol

[davidc4430]

home made masks have provven to be less than effective

[davidc4430]

there is no reason not to look hip when your out in your new mask

[rogespeed]

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@domino-710 wrote:

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@rogespeed wrote:

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

I agree roges, there is a lot of merit to what you are putting forward.

Unfortunately however, the general population is fallable and won't adhere to correct enough procedures no matter how well trained.

Basically people are not reliable and generally lazy for authorities to trust in proper procedures to be able to recommend solutions requiring strict methods, hence it may give a false sense of security.

Whilst you and I probably come up with very effective methods in our lives, it is not something that can be recommended to the general public.

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Yeh Kopen* , here one needs to make allowance for the nanny-staters , anyhow

Let me rephrase : If one's mask is mandatary to be worn and there be no more available at retail , then one can safely deactive captured viruses by heating up the mask to 70 degrees C for 30 minutes without damage to the mask filter however use common sense 

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You forgot the bit about putting the mask in a plastic bag to do this - can't be bothered going back to your previous post - but it's there.

Heated plastic - leaches chemicals.

Don the mask again. lol

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Personally I was wondering about the use of a plastic bag so thinking now , having been prompted by you, using an oven set pre-heated to 70 degrees C - i own a digital infrared temp reader so could easily adjust the oven - then i suppose one would have to deal with the smell of the last roast tainting the mask and being a distraction, so now thinking placed within a pyrex casserole dish ( incl lid ) within the oven.

Might try the process tomorrow if i can find the mask given to me during the last viral crisis. 

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