It’s clear that wearing a facemask is going to be part of our daily lives for the foreseeable future. By now, you probably have already purchased a mask and may have a couple of extra on hand too, but not all masks are made equally. Masks can be made from different materials, have different layers, construction, have valves, no valves, a filter, no filter, be disposable, reusable, etc.— the list goes on and on.
No matter what kind of mask you have, we’re here to help you ensure that your mask is as effective as possible at protecting you from virus-carrying particles and other airborne contaminants.
How effective are masks?
Based on information from the CDC, we know that a face covering with two or more layers when worn properly is an effective way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wondering if your mask is approved by the CDC? Click here.
How to make fabric masks more effective
Want to make your fabric face mask more effective? FiltersFast.com is here to help! We offer MERV 13 Face Mask Filters that will easily fit inside the filter pocket of your cloth mask or between your face and your mask. These highly effective mask filters are made from the same media as our FiltersFast.com brand MERV 13 furnace filters. These compatible mask filters will capture dust, pollen, fumes, and more so you can have the peace of mind that you are breathing in the cleanest air possible through your mask.
These replacement mask filters come in two different sizes and are packaged in a convenient 10-pack.
FiltersFast.com Brand MERV 13 Mask Filters
How to make your RZ Mask more effective
Do you already own or are you considering purchasing an RZ Mesh Respirator Mask? As you probably realized, these high-quality reusable masks have valves. While these masks are extremely effective at protecting the wearer, the valves make them ineffective at preventing the spread of virus-carrying particles because they allow droplets to escape the mask that can put others nearby at risk. A growing number of counties, states, and airlines are banning these masks because they are not effective at preventing the spread.
The RZ Mask Exhalation Valve Caps are the answer to this restriction. These caps do not allow any air to pass through the valves and force your exhaled breath back through the mask filter. This design helps prevent airborne particulates and germs from escaping the mask so that your RZ mask is effective at preventing the spread.
RZ Mask Teal Exhalation Valve Caps- 2-pack
How to clean your face mask
The key to having an effective face mask is making sure it is clean and not harboring bacteria. Many people opt for fabric or cloth face masks because you can simply throw them in the wash with your clothes for an effective clean. Others opt for disposable face masks for obvious reasons. Some masks require hand washing and others require soaking and hanging to dry. If you’re looking for an easy way to clean your mask and keep it clean, try the RZ Mask Germ-Free & Odor-Free Mask Cleanser Spray!
This safe, rinse-free mask spray can be used on any mask and will keep your mask free of odors and germs. It’s respiratory safe and is easy to use!
RZ Mask 26186 Germ-Free & Odor-Free Mask Cleanser Spray
Looking for a place to buy masks online? We carry a variety of high-quality reusable and disposable masks to choose from.
RZ Respirator Masks
RZ Disposable Mask L-288
RZ Disposable Mask L-188
Need filters for your RZ mask? We’ve got those too!
RZ Mask F1 Standard Activated Carbon Filter
RZ Mask F2 Hi-Flow Filter
RZ Mask F3 Hi-Flow + Activated Carbon Filter
Have a question about masks that we didn’t answer? Leave us a comment below!
Katie says
ML Herrmann,
We source them directly from RZ Mask (RZ Industries LLC). We are confident that our RZ Masks are authentic. If you have any additional questions, we recommend reaching out to RZ Mask directly. Their contact information can be found here: https://rzmask.com/pages/contact
ML Herrmann says
According to the CDC/NPPTL/NIOSH 12/15/20 update of the NPPTL Respirator Assessments to Support the COVID-19 Response > International Assessment Results – Not NIOSH-approved, the manufacturer associated with the “RZ Disposable Mask L-288”, Guangzhou Harley Commodity Company Limited, has informed NIOSH that some of the L-288 respirators are counterfeit products. Please refer to the following link provided by the CDC in the table “Respirator Assessment Results Considered as Counterfeit and/or Misuse of Company Name”:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respirators/testing/results/MTT-2020-367.1_International_GuangzhouHarleyCommodity_L-288_TestReport_Redacted-508.pdf
I would like to know about the authenticity of the L-288 (as well as the L-188) respirators for sale on FiltersFast.com. Can you please supply verification that these are legitimate products?