How to clean your face mask (and other FAQs)

Where to find face masks, how to wear them properly, and more helpful tips for the new normal... [View this email in your browser]( Your mask cleaning questions, answered. Of all the guidelines to come out in our post-COVID-19 world, the resounding mantra is "Wear a face mask." While the CDC recommends reserving disposable surgical and N95 masks for healthcare workers and medical first responders, it recommends the rest of us to use cloth face masks in public settings. As an eco-friendly and cost-efficient option, reusable face masks are widely [accessible at popular retailers]( and can even be [made at home](. If you’re opting for a reusable face mask, it is crucial to keep up with a proper cleaning routine. So, how often, exactly, should you be washing cloth masks and coverings, and should you wash them by hand or in your washing machine? Here are the cleaning details that will help keep you safe. [How to properly clean your face mask at home]( Related stories: - [What to do]( if your child won't wear a face mask. - How to keep your face mask from [irritating your skin](. - 10 high quality [homemade masks]( on Etsy that are worth buying. - Are you wearing your face mask [correctly]( Have ideas for anything you'd like us to test? Reach out to request@reviewed.com and let us know! [Terms of Service]( • [Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Reviewed.com, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive the latest News and Reviews from Reviewed. Our mailing address is: Reviewed.com 19 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139-4103 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.