How to Store and Wash Masks
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Always wear a mask if you’re unvaccinated
- Besides getting vaccinated, wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- Even fully vaccinated people in areas of substantial or high spread of COVID-19 should wear a mask inside public places to maximize protection from highly contagious variants and prevent possibly spreading COVID to others.
Wash your cloth masks
- Wash reusable masks regularly.
- Consider having more than one mask on hand so you can easily replace a dirty mask with a clean one.
Store your mask
- Wash your hands before and after taking your mask off.
- If your mask is clean, you can store it for later use.
- Don’t store masks that are dirty or wet.
- Put your mask in a dry, breathable bag (like a paper or mesh fabric bag) to keep it clean between uses.