How to keep your mask clean

We have step by step instructions to keep yourself safe

Shortage the centers for disease control and prevention is recommending we all wear masks in public areas where social distancing is hard to do?

Like grocery stores and pharmacies.

How do you keep the mask sanitary after wearing it?

Kimt news 3's annalise johnson is showing us step by step.

On the scene we've all been told we should wear masks in public, but if you are, make sure its made out of a material that can be washed.

For example, this cotton and elastic mask my mom made me.

I'm going to show you how to launder these at home but first, there's 2 things you need to keep in mind before you start.

One is never touch the inside or outside of the mask, hold it like i am here.

And 2, never shake the mask because that could distribute particles of coronavirus into the air.

Cg: how to clean homemade face masks kimt news 3 the cdc says your mask should be frequently washed depending on how often you wear it.

And it is safe to wash it with the rest of your laundry at home.

Nat a laundry machine and your standard detergent will sanitize your mask wash your laundry in as warm of water remember that masks should not be worn on children under the age of 2?

People with breathing problems?

And anyone who is not able to take the mask off by themselves.

Fever... cough... shortness of breath.

Are those the only signs and symptoms of the coronavirus?

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