reusable

Reusable Masks

Reusable masks that can be washed to disinfect up to 40 times without losing their effectiveness. Made of breathable fabric, they are ecological masks with certified particle filtration protection. For adults and children, in different sizes and various formats and colors, these masks can be used to protect themselves in low-risk areas and on people who are not infected with viruses.

Replace your disposable masks with a much safer, cheaper and more environmentally responsible system, alleviating the environmental impact that the massive consumption of disposable masks can cause (both ecologically due to generating a huge amount of waste, as well as waste and the non-circular consumption habit that it implies). As with these, the recommended continuous use time is 4 hours, after which it is recommended to wash the mask to disinfect it, so that it can be used again later without losing any of its protective properties.

Care and Maintenance of Reusable Masks

Farma2Go reusable masks, like the rest, must be used properly and subject to strict care and hygiene so that they retain all their properties and effectiveness without alterations. Obviously, it is always necessary to prioritize following the recommendations offered by the manufacturer, which are usually indicated in the product's technical data sheet or in the safety data sheet.

Before washing the mask, it is essential to keep it away from clean clothing to avoid cross contamination. To do this, we must deposit it in a container with dirty clothes or, ideally, in an area for storing reusable masks before washing. To disinfect and clean, it is advisable to bet on neutral detergents and use water with the temperature that appears in the technical sheet or in the safety data sheet. It can be washed both by hand and in washing machines, but we must always avoid other techniques that can be found on the internet, such as using ovens or microwaves, which are not proven or endorsed by scientific data.

How do you put on a mask?

1. Avoid touching the inside of the mask.
2. Adjust the elastic band around the ears until they are in a comfortable position.
3. Adjust the outer face of the mask to the structure of the face until it is well unfolded and sealed.
4. Adjust the nose clip with both hands until it is snug against the nose.
5. Change the mask if it is wet, damaged or if you have breathing difficulties.

The effectiveness of protection will depend to a large extent on proper handling and use.

It is recommended that adults supervise the placement, use and removal of the mask in children.

General recommendations

Protective masks are a fundamental element to protect health and prevent infections and the spread of viruses , but in no case does their use replace strict adherence to other protection and hygiene measures recommended for the prevention of infection, such as be social distancing or proper hygiene.

On the part of the healthy population , the best option to prevent contagion is the use of hygienic masks, which allow better breathing, accompanying their comfort with a good filtration capacity and their possibility of reuse, which has a positive impact on the environment. Hygienic masks that are not bought in a pharmacy or stores with guarantees such as Farma2Go and lack approval, such as homemade masks that are made by hand, must always follow the preparation instructions and use the materials recommended for it.

In individuals infected with any virus susceptible to being infected and spreading among the population, as well as in close contacts and people who have been with the positive person in the last week, the use of surgical masks is a priority. Likewise, it is recommended that the protection and particle filtration of the mask be greater than 95% , so the FFP2, FFP3 or KN95 are ideal for these purposes.

In general, the use of masks is not appropriate or recommended in children under 3 years of age or in people with respiratory problems or difficulties whose symptoms may be aggravated by the use of masks. People with disabilities, in a situation of dependency that prevents them from being autonomous to remove and put on the mask, or those who present behavioral disorders that make its use unfeasible, are also exempt from the obligation to use it. In addition, when performing activities that cannot be carried out adequately due to the mask, it may be allowed not to wear it.