Social Masks

Manufacturer name: Lurdes Sampaio

The reusable mask must be handled correctly. The following instructions are recommended for the correct use of the mask, according to the guidance of the General Health Directorate No. 19/2020, of 03/04/2020:
Hand hygiene, with soap and water or an alcohol-based solution, before putting on the mask;
Putting on the mask with the inner face facing the face, and the outer face facing out;
Adjusting the rigid end of the mask to the nose, covering the mouth, nose and chin with the mask, making sure that there are no spaces between the face and the mask;
The mask should not be touched while it is in use; if this happens, hand hygiene must be performed immediately;
It is recommended to use each mask for a maximum period of 4 hours a day, and the mask should be replaced with a new one at the end of that period or as soon as it is wet. The removed mask must be washed before being reused;
If you accidentally get your mask wet, replace it with a dry one as soon as possible. The wet mask must be washed before use;
The mask must be removed from the back (not touching the front of the mask), holding the ties or elastic bands;
At no time should the mask be kept around the neck to be reused;
The mask must be placed individually in a closed plastic bag, until it is placed in the washing machine;
New hand hygiene must be performed at the end of the use and handling of the mask.

• The mask must be washed before reuse, and must comply with the number of wash cycles indicated by the manufacturer.
• The protection of the mask is only guaranteed if you follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions that follow.
• The mask should be stored in a dry environment and protected from potential contamination (initially or after washing).
• The mask must be washed before its first use.
• In case of defect or damage do not use the mask, replace it with another one.
• At the end of the mask’s life cycle, you should wash the mask under the conditions defined in the “washing instructions” section and after washing it must be discarded as a non-hazardous textile waste. If you choose not to wash the mask, you should discard it as biological waste.