Disposable face masks are worn to protect a person from inhaling airborne particles or to prevent the spread of germs to others. These masks are made with either a pleated front with ear loops or in a contour cup design with an adjustable nose piece that secures the mask in place. The masks are used in medical and industrial applications to cover the nose and mouth.
These disposable face masks should not be shared. They are single-use items and must be properly disposed of if they get soiled or moist and replaced with a new one.
The 95% filter disposable face masks are lightweight and ensure a comfortable fit with the elastic ear loops. The masks also have a metal nose piece on top to provide a customized fit and individually wrapped.
How to wear a disposable face mask
- Clean your hands with water and soap or a hand sanitizer before handling the mask.
- Remove the mask from its packaging and check for any damage such as holes or tears on either side of the mask.
- The top side of the mask has a metal piece that you can bend to conform to the shape of your nose. The colored side of the mask is the front and faces away from you while the white side is the one that touches your face.
- Hold the mask by the ear loops. Position a loop on every ear.
- Mold the metal piece to the shape of your nose.
- Pull out the base of the mask over your mouth and chin.
How to remove a disposable face mask
- Wash your hands using water and soap or use a hand sanitizer before handling the mask.
- When removing the mask, only touch the ear loops and lift to remove the mask. The front of the mask is considered contaminated.
- Dispose of the mask properly.
- Clean your hands with water and soap or a hand sanitizer.
Always make sure that you will properly discard the face masks after use. Once your face mask becomes moist, it is time to replace it with a new one.
By wearing a disposable face mask, it can prevent the spread of microorganisms while also protecting others from getting sick.
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Learn how to stay safe by enrolling in a mask fitting test which is a requirement for many workplaces and school admissions or check out our available masks for sale by visiting our face mask sale page.