Mask Up...and Clean Up!

Sanitizing Surfaces Safely

With the recent resurgence of COVID-19 infections around the world, it's likely that face masks will remain a part of our daily routine for the foreseeable future, along with frequent hand washing and social distancing. Who knows? We might get so accustomed to wearing face masks that they become just another accessory, like a handkerchief, scarf, or watch. While face masks are recommended primarily to reduce the emission of germs by the wearer, The CDC has also found that they can help prevent the transmission of germs from the exhaled breath of those around you[1]. However, there is one drawback. As incoming air passes through a mask, respiratory droplets that contain viruses and bacteria can collect on its outer surface. This creates a contamination risk you should touch the mask, then touch your face. Daily washings are recommended to keep your face mask clean and sanitized—but that may not always be the most practical option for your lifestyle.

Fortunately, there are convenient ways to disinfect face masks that don't require washing, rinsing, and drying. For example, some masks are infused with antibacterial metals that can naturally reduce germs on their surface. We offer this one made from a cooling fabric with nano silver particles that create a hostile environment for bacteria, helping to inhibit their growth and survival: The Antibacterial Cooling Face Mask

Face mask can't fight germs on its own? No worries—just store it in this antibacterial case. In independent laboratory tests, it reduced bacteria from a mask's surface by 99% over a 24 hour period. And it's far better option than hanging a mask from your car's rearview mirror or stuffing it into a purse. <a href="https://www.hammacher.com/product/antibacterial-face-mask-case ">The Antibacterial Face Mask Case

UV light is one of the easiest, most preferred methods to sanitize surfaces, including a face mask. We offer three different, equally effective ways to accomplish this.

1. A UV sanitizing wand. Simply pass it over the mask for several minutes. The Portable Sanitizing UV Wand
2. A UV sanitizing chamber. Just place your mask inside, making sure that the entire surface of the mask will be exposed to the UV light, and press a button. In 10 minutes it emerges fresh and sanitized. The 10 Minute Sanitizing Chamber
3. A wearable UV sanitizer. Worn underneath a cloth face mask, it continually bathes its surface with germicidal light. The Only UV Sterilizing Mask

We're hopeful the day will come soon when wearing a face mask is no longer necessary. Until that time, the easier we can make it to use them effectively, the greater the benefit to our communities in fighting outbreaks.