How To Sanitize Masks for Donation
Please note, the instructions are and materials are for personal and community use. These are not for a health care setting.
If you have access to a sanitizing cycle washing machine (HOT wash/detergent with bleach if possible/HOT dry), please clean and label as clean when packed for collection.
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If you do not have access to a sanitizing cycle washer, please handle finished masks with clean hands as for sewing and label the packed collection as not yet sanitized.
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The packaging you choose can vary depending on what you have available and the quantity of product. Wipe the inside of the packaging with a disinfecting wipe. The suitable choices are new zip-type plastic bags, clean plastic container with lid, new trash bag (non-scented) tied or taped closed.
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Attach your donor information to the outside of the package – please print:
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Name
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Email address
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Number of masks in the package
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Label 'Sanitized' or 'Not Yet Sanitized'
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Give yourself a hug – we are sorry we cannot yet do that!
For collection and questions, please contact Communitymasks@gmail.com