Sterilizing Masks for Re Use

originally posted by: rickymouse

originally posted by: visitedbythem
a reply to: Wildmanimal

I would think that might # up the rubber straps.

I was told soak them in strong saline solution, let them dry and no need for changing them or re sterilizing them. The salt deactivates the virus

You beat me to the rubber straps. That is the first thing I thought of when I was reading it.

I use N52 masks daily at work. The straps break on me at least twice a month. Im fairly certain they would at least be affected by heat

a reply to: Trueman

You damage the masks effectiveness by doing so.
#1 The bleach degrades the fabric matrix.
# 2 The Negative Ion properties are destroyed.

The method I have suggested comes from
the patent designer of the masks.

SAAVY?

a reply to: Wildmanimal
Yip Yip Yahoooooooooooooooooo.

a reply to: visitedbythem

That is because they are of Sub Standard Manufacture
to begin with.
Wake up and smell the Coronaroses.
Only then will you recall
that some wild guy on ATS
tried to help all the mysterious strangers.
Once upon a time.

I am an American in Beijing what we are doing here is using a steam iron for clothes do not put it on directly but 2-3 inches over and blast away! ALL THE BEST TO EVERYONE IN THE USA

a reply to: Wildmanimal

What's gonna happen with the rubber bands in the oven, will they resist?

a reply to: Wildmanimal

Wouldn't washing them and nuking them in a microwave work?

Just asking someone more expert than lil ol me.

a reply to: PhilbertDezineck

List of approved disinfectants for Covid19.

www.epa.gov...

Lysol Spray is on the list; be mindful of Contact Time.

Wondering about dipping in citric acid dilution and then air drying. N95 masks already have a citric acid outer layer that interferes with viruses, and the EPA recommends citric acid as a COVID19 disinfectant.

originally posted by: Identified
Wondering about dipping in citric acid dilution and then air drying. N95 masks already have a citric acid outer layer that interferes with viruses, and the EPA recommends citric acid as a COVID19 disinfectant.

Cleaning power vinegar?

Ultraviolite light kills this virus fairly quickly. I think it is UV-C lights. Don't know where to get them but I read it does work fairly quickly. It is not hot either, shouldn't effect the mask.

a reply to: one4all

Vinegar is acetic acid.

a reply to: rickymouse

It's UVC that Trump showed off in the Rose Garden as the "new" way of disinfecting masks.

*I don't suggest the average person play around with UVC.

I wear a n95 for three hours and it's getting snotty.....maybe some mucoid slobber. now I don't know if you want to really

see where that was goin huh! I should stop...ok

originally posted by: Identified
a reply to: rickymouse

It's UVC that Trump showed off in the Rose Garden as the "new" way of disinfecting masks.

*I don't suggest the average person play around with UVC.

Put the masks into a box with a lamp and turn it on for five minutes. Cheaper than getting a new mask every time. I suppose it depends on the cost of a UV-c bulb. Never mind, none are available on Amazon.

This seems like a pretty solid bit of research... And, at the very least, a good Plan B for masks.

I wonder how well this bugs fat based coating would do against simple salt....how long before salt sucks the life out of it?

www.ctvnews.ca...



Or we could have fun with it....

www.bing.com... q%3Dsous%2520vide%2520cooking%26qs%3Dn%26form%3DQBVRMH%26sp%3D-1%26ghc%3D1%26pq%3Dsous%2520vide%2520cooking%26sc%3D8-17%26sk%3D%26cvid%3DCEDF320E3B624 F689EDB0C87C7C95CA5


www.youtube.com...

Then....lol...lol...this morning we read...…

"Manitoba RESEARCHERS SAY THEY HAVE FOUND THE ANSWER TO GLOBAL SHORTAGE OF N95 MASK AMID COVID-19 CRISIS."

I tried to make a direct link...sorry...but its worth reading.

www.msn.com... 4e0i?ocid=spartanntp

a reply to: nerbot

Some have metal staples.
So, no,no on the microwave.
Also, as mentioned.
The electrostatic properties of the mask
would be compromised.
You bring up a good point however,
Microwaving certain materials does work.
Cash, for instance comes to mind.
Stay alive and well.

a reply to: one4all

Yes.
3M is in trouble.
Naughty naughty.

Sometimes you have to beat around the bush
to flush out the vermin.

SAVVY?