{"id":22294,"date":"2020-12-07T13:52:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T18:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/?p=22294"},"modified":"2021-02-02T11:44:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T16:44:24","slug":"how-to-make-your-mask-more-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-mask-more-effective\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Mask More Effective"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s clear that wearing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/air-filtration-masks-cat.asp\">facemask<\/a> 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.\u2014 the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what kind of mask you have, we\u2019re here to help you ensure that your mask is as effective as possible at protecting you from virus-carrying particles and other airborne contaminants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How effective are masks?<\/h3>\n<p>Based on information from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/about-face-coverings.html\">CDC<\/a>, 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/about-face-coverings.html\">CDC<\/a>? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/about-face-coverings.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>How to make fabric masks more effective<\/h3>\n<p>Want to make your fabric face mask more effective?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/\"> FiltersFast.com<\/a> is here to help! We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-filtersfast-ffm13amf-adult-face-mask-filter.asp\">MERV 13 Face Mask Filters<\/a> that will easily fit inside the filter pocket of your cloth mask or between your face and your mask. These highly effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-filtersfast-ffm13amf-adult-face-mask-filter.asp\">mask filters<\/a> are made from the same media as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/Filters-Fast-MERV-13-1-Inch-Six-Pack-Filter.asp\">FiltersFast.com brand MERV 13 furnace filters<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-filtersfast-ffm13amf-adult-face-mask-filter.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_1image_12.jpg\" alt=\"mask and mask filter\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_1image_12.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_1image_12-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_1image_12-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_1image_12-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These replacement mask filters come in two different sizes and are packaged in a convenient 10-pack.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15841\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_image_6.jpg\" alt=\"merv 13 filter for facemask\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_image_6.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_image_6-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_image_6-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_image_6-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FiltersFast.com Brand MERV 13 Mask Filters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15841\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>How to make your RZ Mask more effective<\/h3>\n<p>Do you already own or are you considering purchasing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-RZ-Mask-M2-Black-Mesh-Mask.asp\">RZ Mesh Respirator Mask<\/a>? 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_11image_26.jpg\" alt=\"Reusable RZ face mask with valve caps\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_11image_26.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_11image_26-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_11image_26-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_11image_26-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-RZ-Mask-M2-Black-Mesh-Mask.asp\">RZ Mask Exhalation Valve Caps<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-rz-mask-ac-160a3-exhalation-valve-caps.asp?relp=2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22285 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rz-blue-mask-valve-caps.png\" alt=\"blue rz mask valve caps\" width=\"294\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Mask Teal Exhalation Valve Caps- 2-pack\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15884\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>How to clean your face mask<\/h3>\n<p>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\u2019re looking for an easy way to clean your mask and keep it clean, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-rz-mask-26186-sanitizer-spray.asp\">RZ Mask Germ-Free &amp; Odor-Free Mask Cleanser Spray<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-rz-mask-26186-sanitizer-spray.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_dsc_0411.jpg\" alt=\"rz mask face mask cleaner\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_dsc_0411.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_dsc_0411-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_dsc_0411-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rsz_dsc_0411-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This safe, rinse-free mask spray can be used on any mask and will keep your mask free of odors and germs. It\u2019s respiratory safe and is easy to use!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22052 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rz-mask-sanitizer-spray-081320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rz-mask-sanitizer-spray-081320.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rz-mask-sanitizer-spray-081320-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rz-mask-sanitizer-spray-081320-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rz-mask-sanitizer-spray-081320-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Mask 26186 Germ-Free &amp; Odor-Free Mask Cleanser Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15874\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a place to buy masks online? We carry a variety of high-quality reusable and disposable masks to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-21913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192.jpg\" alt=\"resuable rz face mask\" width=\"237\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/f7dd1928bca3696e1f3cf8e03b4b6192-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Respirator Masks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/air-filtration-masks-cat.asp\">Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-rz-mask-l288-particulate-respirator-mask.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_7.jpg\" alt=\"disposable n95 face mask\" width=\"349\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_7-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_7-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Disposable Mask L-288\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=16025\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-rz-mask-l188-particulate-respirator-mask.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_4.jpg\" alt=\"disposable n95 face mask\" width=\"342\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_4-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/rsz_image_4-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Disposable Mask L-188\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=16024\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Need filters for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-RZ-Mask-M2-Black-Mesh-Mask.asp\">RZ mask<\/a>? We\u2019ve got those too!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-RZ-Mask-F1-Standard-Activated-Carbon-Replacement-Filters.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/610563382811.jpg\" alt=\"f1 replacement filters for RZ mask \" width=\"319\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/610563382811.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/610563382811-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/610563382811-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/610563382811-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Mask\u00a0<\/strong><strong>F1 Standard Activated Carbon <\/strong><strong>Filter\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15492\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-RZ-Mask-F2-High-Flow-Replacement-Filters.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F2Filter_3Pack_1024x.jpg\" alt=\"f2 replacement filter for rz mask\" width=\"377\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F2Filter_3Pack_1024x.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F2Filter_3Pack_1024x-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F2Filter_3Pack_1024x-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F2Filter_3Pack_1024x-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Mask F2 Hi-Flow Filter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15493\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/p-RZ-Mask-F3-High-Flow-Activated-Carbon-Replacement-Filters.asp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F3Filter_3Pack_grande.jpg\" alt=\"f3 replacement filter for rz masks\" width=\"335\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F3Filter_3Pack_grande.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F3Filter_3Pack_grande-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/RZ_Web_F3Filter_3Pack_grande-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RZ Mask F3 Hi-Flow + Activated Carbon Filter\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ffbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/add-from-blog.asp?ProductID=15494\">Add to Cart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Have a question about masks that we didn\u2019t answer? 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