How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask

CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others.

• Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19
• Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
• Masks should be worn by people two years and older
• Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance
• Do NOT wear masks intended for healthcare workers, for example, N95 respirators
• CDC does not recommend the use of gaiters or face shields. Evaluation of these face covers is on-going but effectiveness is unknown at this time.

How to select your mask

When selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some do’s and don’ts.

How to wear your mask

Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection.

• Be sure to wash your hands before putting on a mask
• Do NOT touch the mask when wearing it

How NOT to wear a mask

How to Clean your mask

Masks should be washed regularly. Always remove masks correctly and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.

• Include your mask with your regular laundry
• Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make the mask
• Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry

Content source: CDC.gov. Last updated on Aug. 27, 2020

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