Care Instructions

Washing MASKSAVE® MASKS

Washing Instructions 

It is recommended that our masks be hand washed using a non-allergenic laundry detergent. If you use a washing machine, please put the masks into a wash-bag and use the “Hand-wash” mode or “Delicate” mode of the machine. They are usually a short, cold wash, followed by slow tumbling and spinning. The temperature of the wash should be as cold as feasible – similar to washing by hands, ideally 20-30 degree Celcius, because the masks already have the germ-killing ability in its fabric treatment. We don’t recommend washing at 60 degrees because this will negate the antimicrobial / germ-killing ability of the masks.

If hand-washed, please refrain from using dishwashing detergent as many contain natural or synthetic bleach that can fade the mask and possibly negate the anti-microbial treatment.

How often should they be washed? That depends on the frequency of use, type of use, and personal preference of the mask wearer. The masks used for long periods of time in very dusty environments may need to be washed daily. On the other hand, if the mask is used occasionally, and you don’t see any accumulation of dust/debris on the lining, it may only require washing every forthnight or month or so.