N95 masks are so called because they are a U.S. standard that requires masks to be able to filter out at least 95% of very small particles, including droplets containing the corona-virus . In general, masks are used by the general public and health care personnel to prevent the spread of infection or illness.
Washable N95 Mask to protect from pollution including PM 2.5, automobile gases and dust. When the mask gets dirty due to pollution wash the mask and can be reused .
Is the N95 mask washable?Washability of the N95 mask primarily depends on the design. There are some masks that cannot be washed as it may damage the filter. The outer layers of some masks can be washed but only after removing the middle filter layer . To wash mask, Remove the filter and then put the mask in soap diluted with warm water. Gently knead, clean and dry for a few hours. Please do not soak in water for a long time and do not bleach, so as not to cause mask distortion and reduce the filtration effectiveness.
