How to Wash Masks, According to Experts
SELF – “We live with bacteria and viruses in the ambient air and environment all the time,” says Rashid Chotani, M.D., a resident epidemiologist with HealthCentral. “So the more you wear a mask that has not been washed, the more potential you have of getting exposed to other bacteria and viruses.” In other words, by wearing a dirty face mask, you may be more likely to bring other, non-COVID germs close to your face. And while you may not get COVID, you can, of course, still end up getting sick this way!
