FabSwingers.com forum: How do we despose of face masks

By *ETSHAVEFUN1 OP Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

Just a thought

Considering thay could be full of covid.

Just chuck them in the recycling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just a thought

Considering thay could be full of covid.

Just chuck them in the recycling.

Throw them in a bin at home , simple really .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just a thought

Considering thay could be full of covid.

Just chuck them in the recycling.

Throw them in a bin at home , simple really . "

That’s what we do or have done for the past two months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have reusable ones, so sterilise and use again.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I wouldn't put them in the recycling bin, straight in the bin bin!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends if they are disposable or cloth. Cloth you can boil wash.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Straight in the bin outside the last shop you go in

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By *ETSHAVEFUN1 OP Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

I just wandered.

Because I know the NHS incinerate all theres

To stop disease from spreading

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Straight in the bin outside the last shop you go in

No, take them home and put them in your own bin.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"I know the NHS incinerate all theres

You could incinerate yours. Do you have a barbecue ?

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By *emma HoldenTV/TS
over a year ago

Ramsey

Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

"Straight in the bin outside the last shop you go in

No, take them home and put them in your own bin. "

No it's fine, it's a public bin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well by the look of my area most just throw them on the floor , with there blue latex gloves, there everywhere

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Unfortunately some people think it’s just in the streets, appears they are in competition with the McDonalds rubbish now. Probably best to pop them in your bin at home. We have the ones you can boil wash so don’t have the worry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Straight in the bin outside the last shop you go in

No, take them home and put them in your own bin.

No it's fine, it's a public bin."

True, any bin is suffice, I think the OP is worried someone might go through the bins and find his mask, then lick it

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

The majority of non medical people.......who wear masks......

wear the same filthy mask for days......breathing and spreading germs from place to place.

Imagine them sneezing or coughing thru their mask in your presence.not to mention touching them pulling them up and down every ten minutes as they go from shop to shop, Disgusting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The majority of non medical people.......who wear masks......

wear the same filthy mask for days......breathing and spreading germs from place to place.

Imagine them sneezing or coughing thru their mask in your presence.not to mention touching them pulling them up and down every ten minutes as they go from shop to shop, Disgusting."

No they don’t,

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!"

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

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By *ETSHAVEFUN1 OP Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

That's why they get insinerated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's why they get insinerated.

All hospital waste gets incinerated, as they have incinerators , you can incinerate yours if you have one as well

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask? "

Seriously?

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks."

Depends what type of mask it is,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks."

How to remove a face mask

Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before touching the mask.Avoid touching the front of the mask. The front of the mask is contaminated. Only touch the ear loops/ties/band.Follow the instructions below for the type of mask you are using.

Face Mask with Ear loops: Hold both of the ear loops and gently lift and remove the mask.

Face Mask with Ties: Untie the bottom bow first then untie the top bow and pull the mask away from you as the ties are loosened.

Face Mask with Bands: Lift the bottom strap over your head first then pull the top strap over your head.

Throw the mask in the trash. Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

Does that cover it

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

Depends what type of mask it is,

Explain. Come on surely you can use google

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

Depends what type of mask it is,

Explain. Come on surely you can use google

Ah so you can use google.

OP you asked a good question. Don't let those who are quick to ridicule you put you off posting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

Depends what type of mask it is,

Explain. Come on surely you can use google

Ah so you can use google.

OP you asked a good question. Don't let those who are quick to ridicule you put you off posting. "

Yeah, I used google, it’s an amazing tool, full of information , who knew ?? The OP asked how we disposed of masks, not how we take them off, do you want me to copy and paste on here how you put on a mask as well

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

Unfortunately in the real world, and not the cyber perfect world, I've seen plenty of folks in town with same filthy snot ridden scarfs wrapped around their heads.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Unfortunately in the real world, and not the cyber perfect world, I've seen plenty of folks in town with same filthy snot ridden scarfs wrapped around their heads. "

And?

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

Depends what type of mask it is,

Explain. Come on surely you can use google

Ah so you can use google.

OP you asked a good question. Don't let those who are quick to ridicule you put you off posting.

Of course. Now you can show everyone how smart you are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

Depends what type of mask it is,

Explain. Come on surely you can use google

Ah so you can use google.

OP you asked a good question. Don't let those who are quick to ridicule you put you off posting.

Of course. Now you can show everyone how smart you are."

No need, I think people are smart enough on here to know how to use google, maybe you think otherwise?

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By *ETSHAVEFUN1 OP Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

The point is.

If we have to wear masks .so be it.

But thay are not fashion items.

Thay are to protect us ,so we are told.

Ask a NHS worker how long thay can wear the same mask ??.

The point I'm trying to make is.

If we have to wear a mask.

Let's not fuck it up how we despose of them.

Think of the dustmen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Straight in the bin outside the last shop you go in

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By *ETSHAVEFUN1 OP Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

"Straight in the bin outside the last shop you go in

I've been blocked for answer chaps like you

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bag them up for a week to give anything on them chance to die

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends if they are disposable or cloth. Cloth you can boil wash."

On the news earlier they were saying that there is no need for even a hot wash, because anything that is on the mask has come from your own body.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Theres no need to boil wash anything. Water and detergent break down the virus.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"The majority of non medical people.......who wear masks......

wear the same filthy mask for days......breathing and spreading germs from place to place.

Imagine them sneezing or coughing thru their mask in your presence.not to mention touching them pulling them up and down every ten minutes as they go from shop to shop, Disgusting."

I'm sure they change their under garments daily... Not too much to expect them to change a face mask. Give people some credit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

Depends what type of mask it is,

Explain. Come on surely you can use google

Ah so you can use google.

OP you asked a good question. Don't let those who are quick to ridicule you put you off posting.

I'm half expecting to see a new thread on how to do that

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By *inkyandperky555Couple
over a year ago

swansea

They should go in your black bin bag not for recycling same as tissues

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By *ETSHAVEFUN1 OP Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

Take a look at what comes out of the school's.

Common sense is not on the top of priority.

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

"Depends if they are disposable or cloth. Cloth you can boil wash.

On the news earlier they were saying that there is no need for even a hot wash, because anything that is on the mask has come from your own body."

Everything on the inside has, but what about the outside?

I think I'd be inclined to err on the side of caution.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The government say wear a mask to trap and contain the virus as to stop it spreading in a confined space. If so it then has to be classed as a bio hazard waste and bins need to be provided, putting in your pocket and using it again just shows what bullshit this is. It's a joke no a con they think we are stupid well some are.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

I was in the pharmacy earlier and a lady came in with her mask only covering her mouth, pulled it down to talk to the pharmacist, sat down on a chair, took her masks off and put it on the chair next to her. When she stood up to leave I asked her if she was going to just leave it there or take her rubbish with her, she huffed and puffed about how the pharmacy can get rid of it and that they have gloves so they can pick up for her, I pointedly stared at her until she took it with her. Silly bint.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The government say wear a mask to trap and contain the virus as to stop it spreading in a confined space. If so it then has to be classed as a bio hazard waste and bins need to be provided, putting in your pocket and using it again just shows what bullshit this is. It's a joke no a con they think we are stupid well some are."

No it doesn’t, imagine thinking a used mask is a bio hazard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was in the pharmacy earlier and a lady came in with her mask only covering her mouth, pulled it down to talk to the pharmacist, sat down on a chair, took her masks off and put it on the chair next to her. When she stood up to leave I asked her if she was going to just leave it there or take her rubbish with her, she huffed and puffed about how the pharmacy can get rid of it and that they have gloves so they can pick up for her, I pointedly stared at her until she took it with her. Silly bint. "

Humans are doomed.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

Humans are doomed.

Nah, just the dickheads. She wasn't very happy that someone pulled her up on her knobbishness.

The poor woman working in the pharmacy didn't know what to say

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The advice is that all disposable items should be placed in a tied bag, bagged for a second time stored securely for 72 hours then it can be placed in household waste. I hope that helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The advice is that all disposable items should be placed in a tied bag, bagged for a second time stored securely for 72 hours then it can be placed in household waste. I hope that helps"

That is for people who have the virus ,

For masks specifically the World Health Organisation (WHO) says you should dispose of a mask as soon as it is damp. To remove the mask: clean your hands first; remove it from behind with the ear or head strap (do not touch the front of the mask); pull the mask away from your face; discard immediately in a closed bin; wash hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

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By *old1974Man
over a year ago

Manchester

The mind boggles as to how stupid some people are? I work in a hospital and wear a mask all day, the same mask then put it into a bin a normal bin and no one has yet died at our hospital from a mask in a bin, why are some people so paranoid about disposing a paper mask ffs.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"Just a thought

Considering thay could be full of covid.

Just chuck them in the recycling.

When removing a face covering:

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser before removing

only handle the straps, ties or clips

do not share with someone else to use

if single-use, dispose of it carefully in a residual waste bin and do not recycle

if reusable, wash it in line with manufacturer’s instructions at the highest temperature appropriate for the fabric

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser once removed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just a thought

Considering thay could be full of covid.

Just chuck them in the recycling.

When removing a face covering:

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser before removing

only handle the straps, ties or clips

do not share with someone else to use

if single-use, dispose of it carefully in a residual waste bin and do not recycle

if reusable, wash it in line with manufacturer’s instructions at the highest temperature appropriate for the fabric

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser once removed"

You missed the happy birthday

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

How do you take off your mask?

Seriously?

Yes seriously! I know the answer. I correct people daily. It's part of my job. So quit the eye rolling and tell us how we should be taking off our masks.

How to remove a face mask

Face Mask with Ear loops: Hold both of the ear loops and gently lift and remove the mask.

Face Mask with Ties: Untie the bottom bow first then untie the top bow and pull the mask away from you as the ties are loosened.

Face Mask with Bands: Lift the bottom strap over your head first then pull the top strap over your head.

Throw the mask in the trash. Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

Does that cover it "

Google is your friend when you are clueless ...

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"The advice is that all disposable items should be placed in a tied bag, bagged for a second time stored securely for 72 hours then it can be placed in household waste. I hope that helps"

Fuck me.. it takes them two weeks to collect my black bin rubbish....

Just put it in the bin ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Humans are doomed.

Nah, just the dickheads. She wasn't very happy that someone pulled her up on her knobbishness.

The poor woman working in the pharmacy didn't know what to say

I bet she was pleased you told the filthy bint to clean up her mess!

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

Humans are doomed.

Nah, just the dickheads. She wasn't very happy that someone pulled her up on her knobbishness.

The poor woman working in the pharmacy didn't know what to say

I bet she was pleased you told the filthy bint to clean up her mess!

She did look relieved and very quickly went and sanitised the chairs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No it doesn’t, imagine thinking a used mask is a bio hazard

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if it's not trapped the virus so contaminated why wear it?

Anything carrying a virus is a boi hazard. Imagine thinking it safe if covered in a deadly virus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No it doesn’t, imagine thinking a used mask is a bio hazard

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if it's not trapped the virus so contaminated why wear it?

Anything carrying a virus is a boi hazard. Imagine thinking it safe if covered in a deadly virus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Make one from a pair of socks it can be washed and reused then.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Wash them according to laundry advice or, if home made, according to the fabric.

If you have disposables, consider the harm in the environment and think about getting a reusable one.

Plastic masks are already in the oceans and will be for centuries.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!"

OK...

Dressing:

Sterilise hands

Bring face mask up to the face with the blue side facing outwards and the metal strip at the top of the mask. Place loops behind ears, adjust mask so the top of the mask is on the bridge of your nose and the base is under your chin. Find the metal bar at the top of the mask with your two index fingers and then move them apart applying pressure so the strip fits a good seal/fit around the nose.

Put gloves on.

Avoid touching your face or mask as this may introduce infectious material and/or reduce the masks fit and effectiveness.

Removal:

Place 2 fingers inside the wrist of glove 1... roll it back on itself so it’s inside out in your gloved hand... repeat the process with glove 2 and turn it inside out over the original glove... carefully place in bin.

Sterilise hands!

Place fingers behind the ear elastics of the face mask, lift over ears and bring the mask directly forward and drop in a bin.

Preferably wash hands with soap and water, if not... sterilise

There you go x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do we have to be told how to do every bloody thing these days ffs. What happened to people's brains & common sense?

The OP has asked a sensible question. Alot of the general public do not have a clue about how to take off a face mask correctly, let alone gloves, therefore contaminating themselves.

So come on then educate us all!

You take of your mask, throw it in a bin , then wash your hands

Actually... the last thing you ever do is throw. If PPE is potentially contaminated then ‘GENTLY’ is a very key word... otherwise you risk infectious particles in your immediate atmosphere.

Also you’re (or Wikipedia is) wrong on tied masks... you don’t untie as this again agitates the mask whilst it’s on your face posing and infection risk. instead place two fingers under each side of the mask and push outwards away from the face. The ties are designed to snap and you effectively ‘flick’ the mask into the bin.

And yes... my specialist subject is Doffing

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Unfortunately in the real world, and not the cyber perfect world, I've seen plenty of folks in town with same filthy snot ridden scarfs wrapped around their heads. "
Have you ever wondered if your visceral assumtions about other people's cleanliness are an issue you should discuss with a professional? I try not to suggets people are obsessional, but in your case you might want to ask yourself why this matters so much to you, and why your comments are so full of hyperbolic language.

Mr Icebreaker

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

I’ve seen loads at the roadside, along with surgical gloves. So I guess they have the same instructions that you have on the side of Red Bull cans - once finished this beverage, simply throw away through the car window.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Place in a bag (nappy bags work) and place in your bin at home. However if your business collection is due in the next 72 hours you should not put them in the bin but hold them until it’s emptied

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

At least cut and paste results in fewer spelling errors

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Place in a bag (nappy bags work) and place in your bin at home. However if your business collection is due in the next 72 hours you should not put them in the bin but hold them until it’s emptied "

Ah the magic 72 hours when they are virus free...why not just wear them again instead of putting them in the bin eh

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Ah the magic 72 hours when they are virus free...why not just wear them again instead of putting them in the bin eh

I have wondered this too. You only need four masks and can keep wearing them in rotation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah the magic 72 hours when they are virus free...why not just wear them again instead of putting them in the bin eh

I have wondered this too. You only need four masks and can keep wearing them in rotation. "

I have a few boxes of FFP3 masks and been doing that all the way through this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine is washable, so washed after use at 60 degrees.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"Place in a bag (nappy bags work) and place in your bin at home. However if your business collection is due in the next 72 hours you should not put them in the bin but hold them until it’s emptied

Ah the magic 72 hours when they are virus free...why not just wear them again instead of putting them in the bin eh

There's no study that proves this and it could be dangerous to tell people to do it.

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

Maybe there should be a study of a masked shopper touching the mask 30+ times during a shopping afternoon, of mask to hand to object germ trail around the shops.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Take them home and bin them Simples

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Place in a bag (nappy bags work) and place in your bin at home. However if your business collection is due in the next 72 hours you should not put them in the bin but hold them until it’s emptied

Ah the magic 72 hours when they are virus free...why not just wear them again instead of putting them in the bin eh

Fabric ones can be washed, but paper ones cannot be reused.

Paper mouth & nose covers should be disposed of when they get damp or are touched to pull down from the face because of contamination

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Maybe there should be a study of a masked shopper touching the mask 30+ times during a shopping afternoon, of mask to hand to object germ trail around the shops. "

Why?

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"Maybe there should be a study of a masked shopper touching the mask 30+ times during a shopping afternoon, of mask to hand to object germ trail around the shops. "

Why, it's better they touch a mask than pick their nose or sneeze on the veggies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was shopping yesterday and saw two masks lying on the ground!!!

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By *rBBMrsLDCouple
over a year ago

Seaford

"Just a thought

Considering thay could be full of covid.

Just chuck them in the recycling.

Dispose of in a closed bin. If your looking for advice please check the World Health Organisation (WHO) website which will guide you on all types of face masks, how to wear, wash and dispose of correctly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've seen plenty of them in the gutters, in bushes and hanging from trees in the past week.

The scum of the earth will dispose of them where ever they want.

Nearly as bad as people picking up their dog's dirt in a plastic bag and then launching it into the undergrowth.

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

(WHO) website

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By *cd and scruffCouple
over a year ago

Rochester

If you have coronavirus the mask you wear will be full of the virus from the moisture in your breath when you breath out. If you put them in your bin you open up a risk to a whole raft of people. A lot of waste, including paper has to be sorted by hand by people on minimum wage. There are also the bin collectors and the maintenance and cleaning crews at waste recycling centres as well as the sorters all put at increased risk because of paper face masks put in the bin.

I think the OP has raised a very good point. We need to consider the implications of our actions on other people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Place in a bag (nappy bags work) and place in your bin at home. However if your business collection is due in the next 72 hours you should not put them in the bin but hold them until it’s emptied

Ah the magic 72 hours when they are virus free...why not just wear them again instead of putting them in the bin eh

There's no study that proves this and it could be dangerous to tell people to do it."

Studies and scientific evidence...do me a favour. If I had waited for that I wouldn't have been wearing one for the last 4 months...and I'm saying what I do out of my informed research for myself...and not telling others to do it as it's up to them with all the expertise on here

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