Owing to the eruption of covid-19, medical face mask use has been indispensable. It is being used as a preliminary part of a comprehensive strategy devised to prevent transmission and save further lives. However, putting only a mask on your face is not enough; you must have adequate knowledge of the best way to use a face mask and when to use a face mask. The most common type of face masks is medical face mask or surgical face mask. A majority of people prefer to wear these light weight 3 ply ear loop face mask but there are many people who do not know how to use surgical face mask correctly and are not aware of the right wearing and disposal instructions as well. Fabric face masks are also becoming popular in communities to complement them with the daily costumes, uniforms or simply as a fashion.

The appropriate use, storage, cleaning and disposal of masks are essential to make these reusable face masks as effective as possible. 

How To Wear A Medical Or Disposable Face Mask

• Clean your hands thoroughly before putting on your mask
• Place the metal stiffed edge over your nose and wrap the ear loops around your ears
• Make sure that it is fixed to your face size and your face from nose till chin is properly covered with this ear loop face mask. 
• You need to put the ear loops around your ear and adjust the mask according to your face size without leaving space but ensure not to suffocate 
• After taking off a disposable face mask, store it in a clean plastic bag immediately and dispose it off in a trash bin and avoid throwing anywhere else.
• Masks with valves are not recommended 
• Wash your hands after putting off and disposing off the face mask

How To Wear Fabric Or Washable Face Mask

• Clean your hands thoroughly before putting on your mask
• Inspect the mask for any damage or dirt
• Make sure that it is fixed to your face size and your face from nose till chin is properly covered with this ear loop face mask. 
• You need to put the ear loops around your ear and adjust the mask according to your face size without leaving space but ensure not to suffocate 
• After taking off a reusable face mask, store it in a clean re-sealable plastic bag if it is not dirty or wet and you plan to re-use it after a wash
• Wash your mask with a soap or detergent and preferably in hot water at least once a day. You can also soak it in antibacterial liquid for a while and then washing it with detergent to purify it further.
• Wash your hands after putting off and disposing off the face mask

Where Can I Buy A Face Mask?

Remember, face masks are not a safety tool only for you, these are meant to prevent spread of germs by you so make sure that you do not participate in the lethal virus spread and practice all the precautionary measures as much as you can. Always take care in selection of best face mask for yourself and your family. There are many wholesale face mask suppliers offering cheaply priced face masks but quality is also important, so check the quality before you buy face masks Australia wide.