Learn some ways to sterilize masks

The Dhaka Times Desk To stay safe from the deadly corona virus, it is important to use a mask when leaving the house. So find out some ways to sterilize masks today.

But the mask should not only be used, it should also be sterilized. Masks must be sterilized before each use. After returning home from outside, wash hands with soap for 20 seconds. Then if your mask is made of cloth then the mask should be washed and sterilized.

You can make some cloth masks at home. Those masks should be washed clean and then used.

But now the question is, how do you clean and reuse the used mask?

The United States' Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detailed the disinfection of general masks.

Learn how to clean the mask:

Take hot water in a bowl

Soak the masks in a large bowl with soapy water for a while, at least 5 minutes. Then take it out and clean it well and dry it well in the sun.

Clean the masks in the washing machine by placing them in a cloth bag. If you keep it in the bag and clean it, the 'elastic' of the mask will not be damaged.

You can clean it with hot water using normal 'laundry detergent' in the 'washing machine'.

If the oven-cleaned mask is not 'flammable' and has a simple cloth strap, it will only be possible to sterilize in the oven. Heating in the oven at 158 degrees for half an hour will sterilize it.

Apart from this, heating on 'medium' or moderate temperature for half an hour in an electric iron can sterilize it.

Things to do to prevent Corona virus

# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use

Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.