​How to use disposable masks

As the air quality is getting worse and worse, disposable masks are no longer just for surgeons, they can be seen everywhere in daily life. Whether you have a cold or want to filter harmful substances in the air, disposable masks play a very important role. It is not only cheap but also extremely convenient to use. So how should we use disposable masks correctly?

Wearing steps

1. Wash: Wash your hands first to avoid dirty hands contaminating the inside of the mask;

2. Hanging: Place the mask horizontally on the mouth and nose of your face, and hang the ropes at both ends on your ears with both hands;

3. Pull: Use both hands to pull the folds of the mask upward and downward at the same time so that the mask can completely cover the mouth, nose and chin;

4. Press: Use the index fingers of both hands to press the metal strips on both sides of the bridge of the nose so that the upper end of the mask can fit closely to the bridge of the nose.

How to use disposable sanitary masks correctly

1. The mask has two sides, white and blue. Place the white side inward and the side with the metal strip upward. First, tie the two straps at the bottom behind your neck and tighten them! Make sure the bottom of the mask reaches the base of your chin.

2. Pull up the upper edge of the mask to cover your mouth and nose. Pull the two upper straps behind the ears and tie them tightly on the head. Do not tie them on the ears.

3. Use the index fingers of both hands to press the metal wire at the root of the nose on the upper side of the mask to make it close to the skin of the nose, then gradually move the index fingers to both sides to make the entire mask close to the facial skin. After taking off the mask, wrap it in tape or a paper bag, dispose of it in a covered trash can, and wash your hands in time; do not reuse disposable masks.

After reading the wearing methods introduced above, will you have a new understanding of the correct use of disposable masks? It turns out that you can’t just wear a disposable mask on your face casually. Only by using disposable masks correctly can we avoid the contact and spread of bacteria and harmful substances to the greatest extent.