DIY... Face Masks?
So, now we're all supposed to wear face masks. But of course they're not available, and we don't want to deprive health care workers of them even if they were.
Without questioning the politics or the science, for me this means that if I have to go to the supermarket, I should be wearing one so other shoppers don't throw rocks at me.
The answer would seem to be DIY masks.
I'd like to hear how other DIY's are approaching this task. Extra points for a humorous or otherwise interesting design, as well as ease of manufacture for those still developing their tailoring skills.
I may have an advantage because I know how to sew. The results might not be pretty, or even straight, but I learned on a treadle machine so I'm familiar with the process. That said, a no-sew option would be good, too.
Without questioning the politics or the science, for me this means that if I have to go to the supermarket, I should be wearing one so other shoppers don't throw rocks at me.
The answer would seem to be DIY masks.
I'd like to hear how other DIY's are approaching this task. Extra points for a humorous or otherwise interesting design, as well as ease of manufacture for those still developing their tailoring skills.
I may have an advantage because I know how to sew. The results might not be pretty, or even straight, but I learned on a treadle machine so I'm familiar with the process. That said, a no-sew option would be good, too.
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This face mask thing is silly at this point unless the goal is to keep overweight folks from getting food to their face.
According to medical professionals, the masks are more effective if they are worn by those who may be infected as it reduces the possibility of mist from a sneeze or cough getting on those nearby.
Since infection can be occur through the the soft tissues of the eyes, there is no real protection for a healthy person wearing a mask unless it is full face and airtight. Even if one had an airtight full face mask, it merely reduces the risk of infection, it is still no guarantee against infection.
Since infection can be occur through the the soft tissues of the eyes, there is no real protection for a healthy person wearing a mask unless it is full face and airtight. Even if one had an airtight full face mask, it merely reduces the risk of infection, it is still no guarantee against infection.
According to medical professionals, the masks are more effective if they are worn by those who may be infected as it reduces the possibility of mist from a sneeze or cough getting on those nearby.
Since infection can be occur through the the soft tissues of the eyes, there is no real protection for a healthy person wearing a mask unless it is full face and airtight. Even if one had an airtight full face mask, it merely reduces the risk of infection, it is still no guarantee against infection.
"Those who may be infected" is basically everyone. Since it takes 2 to 14 days for symptoms to show, someone could be spreading the virus even though they feel fine.
Wearing a cloth mask is mostly intended to keep the wearer from spreading infections.
The downside of wearing one is people will be touching their own faces every time they need to readjust an ill fitting mask. Also how and how often to clean or replace a mask.
The title on this link says "no sewing" but the video shows a few stitches, very similar to Z's link. The sewing might help to hold it together.
https://www.newscentermaine.com/art...read/507-c7d82c22-206f-4c70-8e0b-a74a69c03f94
Bud
https://www.newscentermaine.com/art...read/507-c7d82c22-206f-4c70-8e0b-a74a69c03f94
Bud
OTOH, I have also heard that wearing a mask serves as a reminder to not touch the face.The downside of wearing one is people will be touching their own faces every time they need to readjust an ill fitting mask. Also how and how often to clean or replace a mask.
I have discovered a box of Swifter WetJet pad refils for cleaning the floor.
It appears to have plastic on one side and like a pad of something on the other, but you can breath thru it. It even as a sticky tape on it to stick it on your nose.
It appears to have plastic on one side and like a pad of something on the other, but you can breath thru it. It even as a sticky tape on it to stick it on your nose.
Is it harmful to be breathing the chemical that is on the pad to trap dirt?I have discovered a box of Swifter WetJet pad refils for cleaning the floor.
It appears to have plastic on one side and like a pad of something on the other, but you can breath thru it. It even as a sticky tape on it to stick it on your nose.
No chemical smell and I am sure they are 10 years old. :biggrin2:Is it harmful to be breathing the chemical that is on the pad to trap dirt?
Imagine lying in a hospital bed and regaining consciousness to see that!
According to medical professionals, the masks are more effective if they are worn by those who may be infected as it reduces the possibility of mist from a sneeze or cough getting on those nearby.
Since infection can be occur through the the soft tissues of the eyes, there is no real protection for a healthy person wearing a mask unless it is full face and airtight. Even if one had an airtight full face mask, it merely reduces the risk of infection, it is still no guarantee against infection.
We have lysosomes in our tears that help.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3844110/
Everyone should assume they are infected and do what you can not to spread your germs.
"Those who may be infected" is basically everyone.
And in there lies the crux of the problem.
Many people (not all) believe that because they are wearing a mask and in some cases in conjunction with gloves, they are free to be out and about without fear of infection.
Few things are farther from the truth.
The filter material used for HEPA vacuum cleaners, room air filters etc is safe and effective to use as a mask.Is it harmful to be breathing the chemical that is on the pad to trap dirt?
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That may very well be, but I was referring to the Swiffer Wet-Jet pads.The filter material used for HEPA vacuum cleaners, room air filters etc is safe and effective to use as a mask.
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That may very well be, but I was referring to the Swiffer Wet-Jet pads.
I personally wouldn't use anything that hasn't been approved for human breathing uses. The vacuum cleaner filters may be. Maybe there's an SDS.
Look at videos from south Korea. EVERYONE was wearing masks in public. The virus there was contained with remarkable speed. Yes, the authorities there were MUCH better prepared than the USA, and people took the threat seriously. In America, not so much.
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