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appalachiablue

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3. The article doesn't cover usage in depth or cleaning, but notes to look for fraying, wear and tear,

Reply to Peregrine Took (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 8, 2023, 07:50 PM

Jan 2023

and loose straps. Maybe someone here will provide info./guidelines. I read a while ago that you shouldn't spray or treat masks with alcohol to try to clean or reuse them because it could damage the masks.

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N95, KN95 Best Mask Options, Where to Buy Online, Sources, RX, Kids, Fakes, Tips. Next Pandemic? [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2023 OP

It is fine to focus on quality masks, but especially with RSV (and flu) remember hlthe2b Jan 2023 #1

Very good information to have, thank you. I removed 'XBB, Flu & RSV' from the title.. appalachiablue Jan 2023 #4

We always wear our KN95's but how to clean them? Peregrine Took Jan 2023 #2

The article doesn't cover usage in depth or cleaning, but notes to look for fraying, wear and tear, appalachiablue Jan 2023 #3

I think a lot of people are curious about this. DU has several doctors that are members appalachiablue Jan 2023 #7

Just ordered some with multigraincracker Jan 2023 #5

We buy them from the local paint stores. woodsprite Jan 2023 #6