Face covering tips
In view of the current covid-19 pandemic, we all need to start making changes to help you and your family get protected from this virus.
You may have already heard that we need to wash our hands regularly with soap or use hand sanitizers.
Well, if you go on public transport or are at the shops and someone sneezes or coughs, those germs can spread a few metres away without you knowing that they are still lingering in the air.
The air we breathe in is particularly important so just by covering your face with your hands will not make much a lot of difference. Yes it certainly does stops the germs from going too far but there is a better way to contain the spread.
Ideally you are looking for a 2 ply or 3 ply material that will last a while hence making them sustainable.
The best way forward is to invest in a good pair of reusable face covers which are also washable and easy to maintain. The term reusable means you don’t have to throw them away after every one or two days. It means you can wash them and reuse them again and this makes them Eco friendly and good for the environment.
Reusable face covering for adults.
There are various adult face covers available in the market today. You need to start looking at how durable they are and how they go behind your ears. The strings that tie them behind the ears need to be flexible hence elastic material is used very often.
Adults have a larger size of face coverings to protect the nose and the mouth.
The face covers come in various shapes so it will be easy to find one. It would be a great idea to invest in a couple of them. You could also have a pair in the car just as a backup when you are out and about. Also suggest having a hand sanitizer handy.
Reusable face covering for kids.
Kids face covers come in a different size to adult face covers ones as they need to be smaller otherwise they will stay loose around the sides and won’t cover the nose and mouth. There are a variety of colorful designs available to suit every child. I suggest getting them a few extra to keep them happy.
When selecting kid’s face coverings, it is a good idea to let them know not to keep touching the front of the mask all the time as it could easily get contaminated. Hence, a good idea to give them some spares in a zip lock bag to take with them to school.
Making the best use of face coverings for beginners.
Once you purchase any face covering, just as a precaution it would be a good idea to wash your hands with soap and dry them first before you put your face covering on.
You may also use a hand sanitizer if you are out and about.
This will prevent your face covering from getting any germs from passing onto your face.
With some products, just make sure you are not sensitive to any material. Some people could be sensitive to polyester and may cause a rash. If this happens discontinue to use and try the cotton ones. Everybody is different so please look after yourself too.
Conclusion
Remember we are all in this together and will fight this virus. If we start protecting ourselves now, then we will have the ability to protect our loved ones and all those around you. Having reusable face covers handy with you at all times will also help protect the environment and reduce landfill. The environment will thank you for this.
The most important thing to learn from this is to practice good hand hygiene and wash your mask once a day with disinfectant and dry it naturally.
Reusable masks don’t claim to be medical grade and they should not be considered your only form of protection against covid19. Practicing good hygiene, social distancing and getting tested and wearing a face mask in public is the best way in reducing the spread of the corona virus as per official guidelines.
Lets all make this journey together and help each other get through this difficult and challenging times.