I have masks like I have glasses. One for each room in the house (except bathrooms) and one in every car. I go so few places that I have to remember to wash the ones in the cars – I put them on a schedule.
I’ve got several cloth ones tucked around in places I frequent, as well as in my knapsack. Lately I’ve been using disposable ones for a second layer… re-use them if it’s just been a short use. This tends to lead to masks lying all around lately.
FYI – the FDA just approved a sterilizer previously approved for CPAP masks for use with N95 masks. It costs about $300, so it’s more of a saving for institutions. However, the FDA does recommend that the mask FIRST be put in a “breathable bag” (like a paper bag rather than plastic) for seven days before putting it in the sterilizer. Removes odors, too. Sterilization only takes ten minutes.
LookingGlass Premium Member almost 4 years ago
An easy solution would be to have a box of (disposable) masks in every car you drive!!
Kind&Kinder almost 4 years ago
Pandemic as fitness program?
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Where do you park, Texas?
bullpunky almost 4 years ago
Even worse is forgetting your mask when you enter the grocery store and having to sprint out to the car in embarrassment to get it.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I keep two masks in the car for when I forget. I make sure I keep them in the car.
davanden almost 4 years ago
No one would have got this joke a year ago.
dflak almost 4 years ago
I have masks like I have glasses. One for each room in the house (except bathrooms) and one in every car. I go so few places that I have to remember to wash the ones in the cars – I put them on a schedule.
Geophyzz almost 4 years ago
Not a problem in the winter. I need a neck warmer whenever I leave the house.
Igor51 almost 4 years ago
The kitchen counter near food is a bad place to leave a possibly contaminated mask.
sandpiper almost 4 years ago
Adjustments can be easy or difficult. Living with ’em is a whole other problem.
Jim2g almost 4 years ago
Keep mine in the truck and car
Nyckname almost 4 years ago
Clip your keys to it when you walk in the door.
formathe almost 4 years ago
I keep mine in my pants pocket. Right there every time I need it. Custom made hand sewn by a really good friend. Triple mesh washable.
oldlady07 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Another way to get in a few extra steps, I take a bag with me to pick up litter when I go for a walk.
chromosome Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’ve got several cloth ones tucked around in places I frequent, as well as in my knapsack. Lately I’ve been using disposable ones for a second layer… re-use them if it’s just been a short use. This tends to lead to masks lying all around lately.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
After a year of this I find myself like others on this thread. Masks in every car and and backpack or briefcase and a washing schedule.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
After a year of this I find myself like others on this thread. Masks in every car and backpack or briefcase and a washing schedule.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
FYI – the FDA just approved a sterilizer previously approved for CPAP masks for use with N95 masks. It costs about $300, so it’s more of a saving for institutions. However, the FDA does recommend that the mask FIRST be put in a “breathable bag” (like a paper bag rather than plastic) for seven days before putting it in the sterilizer. Removes odors, too. Sterilization only takes ten minutes.