Here are simple steps to make your own reusable face mask:
- Gather a pair of scissors, two bands, two strings, and a 12 x 6” piece of cloth. A tea towel, hanky, cotton napkin or an antimicrobial pillow case. Some string ideas include hair ties, rubber bands, or elastic from an old pair of leggings.
- Pleat your piece of fabric as you go, about one inch per pleat, until you have a one-inch spread of fabric that’s already folded.
- Tie your band to each end of the pleated mask. The mask should unfold like an accordion since it’s pleated.
- Loop your string under each band, make sure each end is even, and then tie a knot. Repeat on the other side.
- Take the top two strings and tie securely. Repeat on bottom.
- Adjust your mask so it fits over your nose and under your chin.
- Wash after every use with soap and water. You can also add a coffee filter, drying sheet, or other type of barrier to create a filter, which you can remove between each use.
And here’s how to make your own disposable face mask:
- Fold material, like a paper towel, in half.
- Lightly pleat it in about one-inch increments.
- Tie a band to each side.
- Loop your string under each band, make sure each end is even, and then tie a knot. Repeat on the other side.
- Take the top two strings and tie securely. Repeat on bottom.
- Adjust your mask so it fits over your nose and under your chin.
- Toss your mask after use.
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IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU WEAR YOUR MASK ANYTIME YOU LEAVE YOUR APARTMENT AND WHEN OUTSIDE.
THIS IS FOR YOUR SAFETY! PLEASE SOCIAL DISTANCE.
STAY SAFE AND WELL!