Properly Sanitizing Your Face Masks

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been encouraged to take a number of precautions to protect ourselves. One of those precautions is that of wearing face coverings. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that people wear face masks whenever in public places and whenever social distancing is not able to occur. However, it is important to know that face coverings, though they filter all types of particles and offer protection to individual’s noses and mouths from harmful germs, they also can collect a variety of bacteria that the user will continue to breathe in over time. The team here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations want to share some simple but important steps you can take when sanitizing face masks.

SELF-MADE AND DESIGNED FACE COVERINGS

There are many people who have elected to design and create their very own face masks. They use a variety of materials to create protective coverings needed during these trying times. There are a number of ‘how to’ videos you can watch online for making your own masks that will help you to design and create masks that comply with the specific CDC regulations. It is recommended that face coverings fit snugly against each side of your face and hold fast behind your head or your ears. In addition, you want to choose a material that can be washed and dried as often as is needed. Using fabrics that can endure hot water temperatures is highly suggested for your reusable masks and taking appropriate steps to clean and sanitize

HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FACE COVERINGS

In these unprecedented times of grave uncertainty, it is important for those individuals wearing face masks to protect themselves further from bacteria and germs that can actually cause them to be sick over the long run. If you are wearing a reusable face covering, then you want to make certain you take appropriate steps when sanitizing face masks to ensure that you are not increasing your chances of contracting diseases or becoming ill. When face masks are not properly cleaned and cared for, they can actually pose a greater threat to those wearing them. With that said, the highly experienced team of specialists here at Jimmy’s Cleaners wants to share how you can clean and sanitize your reusable face masks quickly and properly.

• Place your reusable face coverings into a mesh wash bag
• Use the hottest water temperature that your face mask fabric will allow
• Once the wash cycle has completed, using the same mesh bag, dry your masks in a clothes dryer on a high temperature setting.

THE PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST

We understand full well how challenging these times have proven to be for so many. However, if you are taking the extra precaution of wearing a face mask, the team of dedicated specialists here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations wants to make sure you are properly cleaning and sanitizing face masks regularly. We are committed to the well-being and safety of all our valued clients and stand ready to meet your every need. Whether you are in need of premier dry-cleaning services, specialized tailoring and alterations, convenient pick-up and drop-off services or simply are looking for insight on how to properly clean and maintain all types of fabrics, then surely you have come to the right place. Here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations our team is steadfast in our commitment to provide only the highest quality services to all our valued clients and are passionate about not only clothing, fabrics and garments, but about our community and environment as well.