So you don't know how to properly fit the mask then. Maybe you should do the research.
Some masks better than others
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Are you now trying to claim that N95 masks don't allow air through? Guess the oxygen deprivation is getting to you.You clearly didnt read the link I posted earlier, WHICH WAS RIGHT FROM THE FDA WEBSITE
Possibly one of the dumbest things you've said yet.
The N95 mask comes with tight fitting elastics so the mask is fitted as snugly to the skin as possibly.
That's weird. So why do all the medical sites talk about getting a proper fit? I guess we shouldn't worry about different face shapes and sizes because they have an elastic.
But what does 3M know about the masks they make.
It would be next to impossible to get 37 million Canadians fitted. Elastics are the next best thing
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I modify my KN95's by removing the ear elastic and add my own elastic to make them fit like N95's. Over the head. Nice and tight.
How often do clean it??I modify my KN95's by removing the ear elastic and add my own elastic to make them fit like N95's. Over the head. Nice and tight.
I don't really clean them, I have a bunch of them. So I throw them in a bag and down the road, maybe reuse if I run out. Or leave in the car. I' ve sprayed them with alcohol in the past too. These days depending were I'm going I wear a blue surgical masque on top of this one and those I throw away periodically.
But the instruction given are to get it properly fitted to to your face size and shape. Guess you've been exposed as a bit of a hypocrite.
Which is exactly what I do. This is a pic of the instructions on the back of the box
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Maybe you shouldn't be relying on off brand masks and instead listen to the instructions by the people who designed them.
The instructions on the box are made by people who designed them
So why does 3M say they should be fitted?
Maybe your instructions on the box pre-suppose that people wouldn't be dumb enough to buy masks that weren't the proper fit for their face shape and size?
The fitting part is easy. Just follow the instructions.
And you need to get with the program. N95 masks is whats needed
So why does 3M say different? Sadly your self-guessed-fit of a N95 makes it no different than a poorly fit surgical mask.
Do you think all the scientific tests on permeability of different masks are all part of a conspiracy when they say proper surgical masks offer similar protection to a N95?
Its not self-guessed at all, its standard practice.
It seems you're still having trouble understanding all this, so here's a video that will help you understand it better.
Notice at 1:10 how she tells us to do a "seal test" to see if any breath air escapes??!
