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16 Aug 2020, 6:02 am

when i was younger i could work in them as a hospital operating room employee, it must be age that is making it hard for me nowadays.



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16 Aug 2020, 7:02 am

I have a couple of masks but to be honest I'm a bit afraid to wash them even though they are washable. I am a bit reluctant to put them in the washing-machine, but I am no good at handwashing at all because every time I handwash anything it always smells a weird smell after it dries or it feels hard, even though I use the recommended amount of fabric softener and I rinse it thoroughly.

So what I do is wipe the mask with a disinfectant wipe each time I've worn it.


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16 Aug 2020, 8:02 am

In my case... Not really.


I hate idiopathic rhinitis.

I hate dealing with post nasal drip. I hate it when my nose itch. :eew:
I hate struggling to breathe. I hate being forced to use my mouth to breathe and ends up fogging my glasses. :x
I hate the pressure in my head and my ears and I'm not allowed to get rid of it.


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16 Aug 2020, 8:04 am

Edna3362 wrote:
In my case... Not really.


I hate idiopathic rhinitis.

I hate dealing with post nasal drip. I hate it when my nose itch. :eew:
I hate struggling to breathe. I hate being forced to use my mouth to breathe and ends up fogging my glasses. :x
I hate the pressure in my head and my ears.

i had that also, still have it to a certain extent but a lot less than i did when it would give me about 3 sinus infections a year plus chronic bronchitis, UNTIL- i cut out ALL gluten and gliadin and ALL refined carbs from my diet. :idea:



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16 Aug 2020, 4:01 pm

Joe90 wrote:
I have a couple of masks but to be honest I'm a bit afraid to wash them even though they are washable. I am a bit reluctant to put them in the washing-machine, but I am no good at handwashing at all because every time I handwash anything it always smells a weird smell after it dries or it feels hard, even though I use the recommended amount of fabric softener and I rinse it thoroughly.

So what I do is wipe the mask with a disinfectant wipe each time I've worn it.


When I'm done with them, I put my re-usable masks in a cloth bag separate from the rest of the laundry. That way, I can put the bag in the washing machine without having to handle the masks again. Not perfect, but the best compromise betwee hygiene and practicality I could think of.


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16 Aug 2020, 9:56 pm

It's easier now, because many stayed at home.

And they are six feet away

And they have better things to worry about than my facial expressions



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26 Aug 2020, 7:34 pm

It is hard following conversation without being able to see their mouths, but there are fewer conversations now...



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26 Aug 2020, 9:02 pm

Never use fabric softener to wash anything.


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26 Aug 2020, 10:52 pm

fabric softener gives my masks a weird smell



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26 Aug 2020, 11:11 pm

i prefer the thinner paper ones with the ear loops.



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26 Aug 2020, 11:16 pm

auntblabby wrote:
i prefer the thinner paper ones with the ear loops.


Just pull that beard up a little higher and you'll need no mask. :mrgreen:


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27 Aug 2020, 1:02 am

Carpeta wrote:
auntblabby wrote:
i prefer the thinner paper ones with the ear loops.


Just pull that beard up a little higher and you'll need no mask. :mrgreen:

santa :santa: is the total opposite of me and my japanese genes that won't let me grow much of any facial hair :bigsmurf:



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27 Aug 2020, 1:13 am

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27 Aug 2020, 1:28 am

that is a luxury item. but what about the eyes, don't they deserve and need more protection also?



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27 Aug 2020, 1:32 am

auntblabby wrote:
that is a luxury item. but what about the eyes, don't they deserve and need more protection also?

I'm not wearing my goggles in that photo but I have them ready if needed. The glasses provide minimal protection as is.


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27 Aug 2020, 1:58 am

^^^you're loaded for covid. :wtg: