If you're using a cloth mask or face covering while out in public, you should be washing them between each use.
According to the World Health Organization, heat of 133 degrees Fahrenheit can kill the coronavirus, so if you're using a cloth mask, wash it with soap and hot water and dry completely on high setting.
Wash dirty masks between each use.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, washing clothes with detergent and according to manufacturer instructions is sufficient. You should use the warmest possible water settings wherever possible.
You may be wondering if you should be using stronger cleaners, like bleach, or if you should be using the sanitizing cycle. Although those things certainly won’t hurt, they’re not necessary. As the CDC says, detergent and water alone are very effective against the virus.
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