How to reuse disposable masks correctly? Can disposable masks be disinfected by spraying medical alcohol and then reused? As for the problem of masks, ordinary residents use disposable masks in places with relatively low risks. When the masks are clean and the structure is complete, especially when the inner layer is not polluted, they can reuse them. After each use, it should be placed in a relatively clean, dry and ventilated room. In addition, spraying disinfectants, including medical alcohol, will reduce the protection efficiency, so it is not suitable to use alcohol to disinfect the mask.
With regard to the reuse of masks, I would like to emphasize that there are still specific situations. For example, if you are alone, if you don't have contact with the outside world at home, if you can't wear a mask, if you are in a private car, or if you are alone outside, walking or walking in the community, a park without pedestrians, you don't need to wear a mask. However, in public places with intensive income and expenditure, patients who take buses, shopping malls, elevators and conference rooms and go to ordinary medical institutions (except fever clinics) can wear ordinary medical masks, which is what we call disposable medical masks. In this case, the mask can be reused at home in a clean, dry and ventilated place. It is suggested that medical masks should be worn by professionals, administrators, correspondents, security personnel, express delivery personnel engaged in epidemic related work, so as to extend the operation time and change frequency. Masks should be based on the actual situation. In general, if the mask is not significantly dirty and deformed, it cannot be replaced every four hours, but this is wrong. If the mask becomes dirty, deformed, damaged or smelly, it needs to be replaced in time.
2021 06/16