Masks are effective protection from airborne pollutants such as PM2.5, viruses, bacteria and allergens. In general, there are 2 common types of masks: surgical masks and respirators like N95 and N99 masks. DIY face masks can be used when surgical masks and respirators are not available. Read more to learn if masks actually work, how long masks can be used and how to wash them.
Every year, as winter blankets India, over a billion people find themselves navigating through streets filled with toxic, polluted air. Whether in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Hyderabad, the question on everyone’s mind becomes: Do face masks and air pollution masks truly offer protection? Throughout India, I’ve encountered intelligent, skeptical individuals …
Find the right face masks to protect your health from air pollution and viruses such as COVID. However, the effectiveness and comfort of masks can greatly differ. In this article, we take a look at how to choose the best face mask and the factors you should consider when buying …
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, many people are wondering if masks capture coronavirus particles. It’s a big change for all of us to suddenly start wearing masks everywhere. Ans it’s a lot to ask billions of people around the world to become mask experts overnight. There is a lot …
With Covid-19, many of us are wondering how to properly clean our masks. Google searches for “wash N95 mask” and “wash KN95 mask” have sky-rocketed. Yet data-backed answers seem to be in short supply. The usual advice is to toss and replace masks instead of washing them. Let’s dive into …
Surgical masks are designed to be worn in one direction only. However, it can be difficult to know which way round a medical face mask should go. Should the blue side be outward or inward? And what about those all-white surgical masks? In this article, we’ll cover how to wear …
Is KN95 same as N95? With such similar-sounding names, it can be confusing to understand the difference between N95 and KN95 masks. This handy chart explains the similarities and differences between N95 and KN95 masks. N95 vs. KN95 Comparison Chart Source: 3M – Comparison of FFP2, KN95, and N95 and …
Can you wear expired face masks? How effective are expired face masks? A study tested 10 year-old 3M N95 masks compared to new masks and this is what they found.
Mask ratings can be confusing: N95, KN95, FFP1, FFP2, P2, or surgical mask? This quick run-down of mask specifications covers mask types, mask ratings, and their effectiveness at filtering particles. Let’s begin by discussing mask types or certification types. There are generally three commonly used, disposable masks: single-use face masks, …
Many people wonder about the difference between N95 and KF94 masks. But actually, for the things most people care about, the difference is not small. KF94 is the “Korean filter” standard similar to the US N95 mask rating. Let’s dive into the differences: KF95 vs N95. Note, there is no …
Since COVID-19 started, there has been confusion on how to correctly wear a disposable surgical mask. But does wearing face masks the wrong way round affect their ability to capture viruses? Some online sources claim it doesn’t matter, like this one. Surgical masks are made up of 3 layers, and …
