We've put together all the information you need to know about the correct use of safety equipment - learn how to put on, wear and care for a face mask, how often to change it every hour and how to clean your hands with disinfectant. We invite you to protect yourself and those around you, especially during the upcoming holidays!
In order to reduce the impact of biological risk on the spread of COVID-19, we recommend that you purchase and use a face mask and disinfectant both during the holidays and on a daily basis, if you need to go out of the house where there is a risk of contact with other people.
Facial hygiene masks
Correct use of the hygienic face mask is important to ensure its effectiveness in protecting yourself against viruses and bacteria, as well as to prevent the spread of the virus due to improper use. It is recommended to use it on the street, in public transport and in places where contact with other people is possible, and especially if you have any symptoms of illness - fever, cough, difficulty breathing, muscle pain or fatigue.
Both disposable and reusable face masks are available. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed guidelines for the correct use of face masks, regardless of the type chosen, the only difference is the care/replacement of the face mask. The PTAC states that wearing masks can help reduce the spread of the virus by people who cough, sneeze, etc. etc. – and who have to move in public places.
Instructions for use
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the face mask.
Carefully place the mask over your face so that it covers your mouth and nose, and close the loops behind your ears to minimize the gaps between your face and mask. Make sure that the colored side of the mask (elektrumveikals.lv hygiene masks – blue side) is facing outwards, and the edge of the mask, in which the metal wire is embedded, fits tightly over the nose.
Do not touch the mask during use, especially the part that faces outward, because viruses and bacteria are mostly on this surface, so touching it can cause the transmission of viruses.
Change/wash the mask every two hours.
Proper care of the reusable hygienic mask
The hygienic face mask is reusable, breathable and non-sweating. A good solution if you move a lot every day and are in contact with other people. You just have to remember 3 prerequisites for the proper care of the mask to take care of your health!
Remove the mask without touching the inside of the mask - using the ear loops.
After removal or whenever you accidentally touch the mask, clean your hands using hand sanitizer or soap and water.
After each use, wash the mask at a temperature of +60 oC to +90 oC, after drying, iron it in cotton mode up to +150 oC mode. Be careful not to touch the earlobes!
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Proper replacement of disposable face mask
If you have chosen disposable face masks, remember to change them every 2 hours or as soon as the mask becomes wet. In addition, you must be careful every time you change the mask - several safety measures must be followed to avoid possible risks of infection.
Remove the mask without touching the inside of the mask - using the ear loops.
Dispose of the mask in the trash and clean your hands thoroughly with hand sanitizer or soap and water, even if you accidentally touch it.
Take a new, dry and clean mask, carefully put it on the face as written above.
Never reuse a disposable mask!
Remember - regardless of the use of a face mask, we must continue to maintain a mutual distance of two meters both in public spaces and outside them, as stipulated in the Cabinet of Ministers' regulations.
Hand and surface disinfectants
Considering the fact that the virus can survive on surfaces for several days, it is important to take extra precautions - regularly clean and disinfect the premises, as well as always carry hand sanitizer with you.
Surface cleaning and disinfection
Any surface that is frequently touched by people should be regularly disinfected. The most common places for bacteria are doorknobs, faucets, phones, tablets, as well as table tops, wall and window surfaces, as well as surfaces in the toilet and bathroom.
Before disinfecting the surfaces, it is recommended to carry out wet cleaning with household cleaning products (we recommend choosing natural alternatives to chemical products), only then use the disinfectant. You should carefully familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's instructions for using the product, as their composition and method of use may differ.
It is recommended to use disposable cloths or napkins for cleaning surfaces - they should be thrown in the trash after cleaning. After cleaning the surfaces, don't forget to disinfect the equipment used in wet cleaning, such as a broom handle or a vacuum cleaner.
When using chemical disinfectants, it is important to ventilate the room after cleaning in order to protect your health and the health of your household.
Let's be efficient!
Before ventilating, remember to turn off all heating devices and for radiators with the ability to adjust the heat supply, choose the mode marked with an asterisk - so that heat is not consumed excessively. Restore the heating level to normal mode shortly after you have finished ventilating the room - when the air temperature in the room has equalized. Open the window in the room fully, but only for a few minutes, then the window frame and walls will not have time to cool down. On the other hand, the residents of the house are advised to leave the room for a moment of ventilation in order not to risk catching a cold. We recommend ventilating the premises at least once a day, thus promoting air exchange and maintaining a healthy indoor climate.
Hand disinfection
It is important to maintain hand hygiene at all times, and especially after visiting the toilet, before eating and cooking, before applying make-up, after visiting public places, after coughing and sneezing, as well as after contact with sick people or their surroundings. If it is not possible to wash your hands regularly with soap and water on a daily basis, it is recommended to disinfect them with alcohol-based hand disinfectants - it is good if you always have one with you when you go out!
Both when washing your hands and when using disinfectants, make sure you clean the entire surface of your hands:
- Rub palm to palm;
- Rub the surface of each palm;
- Rub the product between the fingers as well;
- Rub the thumb of each hand separately;
- Finally, exfoliate your fingertips by rubbing them against the palm of your other hand.
Remember that even if you use disposable gloves, they should be disinfected just like we do with our hands!
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We invite you to be responsible and follow the safety measures mentioned above, thus protecting yourself and others!