How to wash

Important: Wash the mask before use!

Tips for washing:

1. Remove the aluminum metal, if any.

2. Remove the filter

3. Prepare a soap solution by mixing:

• 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) household soap per gallon of room temperature water or

• 4 teaspoons household soap per quart of room temperature water

4. Soak the face covering in the solution for 20 minutes.

5. Rinse thoroughly with cool or room temperature water.

6. Make sure to completely dry cloth face covering after washing. (below instruction)

Washing Machine 

• You can include your face covering with your regular laundry.

• Use regular laundry detergent and select "cold" or "delicate" setting. 

How to Dry

Dryer

• If you want to use a dryer, select "delicate" or "no heat" setting and place the mask inside the small bag (included with your kit) before drying.

Air-Dry

• Lay flat and allow to completely dry. If possible, place the cloth face covering in direct sunlight.

Here is CDC guidelines: 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wash-cloth-face-coverings.html