On the streets you see them everywhere, in super markets and public transport you are now nationwide compulsory: breathing protection masks that cover the nose and mouth.
In addition to simple surgical masks, especially self-tailored copies in the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus are currently extremely popular.
The small market with a self-stitched specimens is booming; who wants to try himself as a tailor in a mask, you find on the Internet plenty of Tutorials and DIY instructions.
This is true in the case of self-stitched masks to consider
Several aspects are in the production of to note: the self-stitched copies must cover both the mouth and the nose, multi-layered and the edges fit well.
So far So good. However, with the possession of the correct mask it is not done for a long time.
Because no matter whether self-made fabric copy or ordered on the Internet clinic facilities: If you wish the mask to be used multiple times, a correct handling of the A and O.
The correct handling in case of multiple use
The protection is not removed correctly, stored, and disinfected, you risk the carrier, namely an infection with the to the masks adhering to viruses and bacteria.
As the Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-shows-Holstein, are in the re-use of masks, therefore, several points are crucial:
During Placement, it is important to make sure that the inner page is not affected. In addition, the tapes should be handled as far as possible back.
If there is any doubt that the inside of the mask could be contaminated, should be disposed of in a disposable article is a must.
Reusable cloth masks, however, can be cleaned by being washed at at least 60 degrees with a normal detergent. 90 degrees are not necessary, because the surfactants destroy in the washing medium, the protective shell of the virus, thus making them unable to act.
Respiratory protection masks do not disinfect
If you want to use a simple mouth-nose protection should disinfect under any circumstances. This could affect, according to the Robert-Koch-Institute of the protection effect.
In addition, the mask is not a free ride schnein, which can be other protection measures can loop.
Hygienic cough, the minimum distance, as well as thorough washing of hands are therefore still on the agenda.
Source
- Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein (2020): Corona: What protection there is for mouth, nose and eyes?, archived from the original on 29.04.2020: https://www.verbraucherzentrale.sh/aktuelle-meldungen/gesundheit-pflege/corona-welchen-schutz-gibt-es-fuer-mund-nase-und-augen-46171
Cornelia Bertram
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