Yes you should wash your mask as often as you wash your underwear. Even more often if you are around other people. I carry a mask when I walk. I seldom pass others, but keep it handy in case I do.

I have found that “no makeup” is perfectly ok, especially now. Although I do make sure I have mascara on and my brows shaped.

You definitely have to wash your mask every day! Otherwise you're just bringing all those germs into your house and touching them each time you pick up your mask.

I heard hanging it in sunlight will take care of the virus, but no guidelines on how long. No? How about if I spray it with disinfectant?

At DH's work, they provided their employees w/masks -- 7 masks, and 7 bags.

They are to change the masks every day, put the previously used one in a bag, and then use it again the next week. Does that make sense?

1 mask per day. Put that one in the bag and leave it for a week. This was from the guidelines given to them by the state.

But if I spray the outside of it, and it sits overnight or longer, and I use a filter (it’s a cloth mask with a pocket), won’t the disinfectant evaporate just like it does on one’s hands and other surfaces? Maybe I mean to say sanitizer instead of disinfectant. I need to learn a new vocabulary.

When I return to the house after being out with my mask on, I just quickly handwash it in the sink ang hang it to dry. Quick and easy and it’s always ready to go.

Between my glasses and a mask, no point in adding makeup.

I can’t see any reason to bother with makeup. Who’s seeing you? I go to the grocery store with a mask and a baseball cap (to hide my awful hair) and no one is within 6’ to see my imperfect skin anyway.

Well, my family sees me. I don't put it on every day, but I do sometimes. I guess I won't wear it. Maybe just a little eyeliner.

Mascara only for me. Hand was after each wearing. Not sure how this will work when I go out multiple times per day, we'll see. Must stock up on masks.

Assuming you are using the mask everyday for a walk, and assuming you are social distancing while on your walk, even IF virus droplets were to get on your mask, wouldn’t it die off in the 24 hours more or less between use? Or, couldn’t you just toss it in the dryer on high for a few minutes each day after use, then wash when doing normal laundry?

bpath I understand about the makeup. Most days I do my hair, get dressed and put on a bit of make-up. Doesn't have to be much, but it makes me feel better. I'm more motivated when I dress and make-up, if that makes sense. I don't wear foundation, only concealer and a little mineral powder. Maybe you could do something like that or skip the powder, just use concealer where needed.

You don't have to wash the mask daily. You can put your mask in the microwave for 30 seconds (high) and it will sanitize it. I don't wear a mask daily because I'm not out, but I sanitize mine between each use and then wash after a few uses.

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Tina, yes, I feel better and get more done when I shower, dress, and blow-dry my hair. Makeup is optional, just beauty balm.

I can't microwave my 2 proper masks, they have the metal nose piece seen in. I also use the homemade ones which I can just take apart and toss the bandana in the wash. But they don't have a nose piece so my glasses fog up!

We haven't been wearing masks when we go for a walk, we rarely see anyone in 2 miles.

I did a test before suggesting to DD to "microwave" cloth to disinfect it...glad I did because I scorched a hand towel. DD is over obsessing with the hand washing and not wanting to touch anything and I was going to suggest she use ONE hand towel all day to dry her hands since she is the only one home during the day and to put it in the microwave to sanitize it (just to get her to stop burning through the papertowels)...but after my experiment, I decided just to let her keep using papertowels. I'd rather run out of papertowels than have her burn down the house. That would really suck!!!

always, just had that talk with DH this morning. We're using more paper towels than we have in our lives. I have them garage, laundry, kitchen, three baths. We bought another package at Costco last week and decided we're fine with using so many right now in these strange times. To our credit, these at least tear into the half towel not full size.

As for the makeup, I've been putting on a little eye makeup, and just a little Perricone No-Foundation foundation. Scant touch of lip gloss and none of it is coming off on my mask, not even the one lined in white with a few pink squiggles cotton. I have three for each of us now and run them through washer in a lingerie bag, then dryer.

Always, I put a basket full of white washcloths in my bathroom and a step on covered waste basket for the used ones. I just wash and bleach a load when we get low (I live alone and just use the same towel, but still do childcare for my grandson, so when he's here we use the washcloths to dry).

Putting a reusable mask in sunlight won't do much. It's recommended that you wash it in hot water and dry in a dryer, if possible.

https://www.npr.org/2020/04/27/846514557/masks-101-how-to-wear-remove-and-disinfect-masks-safely

I like to use the no sew kind made from a handkerchief and elastic bands because I can take them apart and wash, sanitize, & tumble dry with my towels.

Wow! I just googled the microwave/mask idea. Snopes claims it's false, but it isn't false. However, it CAN be dangerous! I can't remember who I heard this from (someone on the news during this pandemic time) but they told to microwave the mask in a plastic baggie on high for 30 seconds. That's what I did and no problems at all. Ours are the fabric masks and you can put in a (disposable) filter. They DO NOT have any metal pieces. Only fabric and elastic. Various reputable health organizations have approved this method. HOWEVER, in reading further, it looks like some are microwaving for 2-3 minutes!! There were even articles mentioning people who had caught their masks (and nearly their kitchen!) on fire. Scary! Glad the person I saw/heard said 30 seconds!!!

I've also warmed a damp towel in the microwave to use with a deep conditioning treatment for my hair. But never, ever for long. Sorry I shared this method and I hope no one heats their mask for longer than necessary. Just wanted to make that clear.

I have a couple of no-sew masks, but boy is the sewn one nice. Easy to use, never feel the need to adjust, and the metal piece keeps my glasses from fogging up.