Don't make a DIY protective face mask unless you watch this first!

Описание: This video discusses issues that other “How to” DIY face mask videos don’t discuss. We talk about what materials you should use and which ones you should avoid when making your own face mask to protect yourself from catching any contagious disease. These tips are all based on thorough scientific research, as you can see by the references below.


We also talk about how best to make sure your mask fits so that it doesn’t compromise your protection, habits you should practice when wearing a mask, and behavior to avoid when using a mask. Last of all, we teach you a very simple way of creating an effective face mask with materials you can find in your own home. However, it’s not like other masks you see on YouTube because we add in a simple additional “filter” that’s been proven very effective.


Time Index
00:00 - Welcome
01:36 – Benefits and cautions about using protective masks
02:08 – Best materials and fabrics to use in creating protective masks
04:40 – Worst materials to use when making masks
05:45 – How to make sure a mask fits properly
06:20 – Good mask wearing habits
08:02 – Bad habits to avoid when using masks
08:52 – How to make a simple DIY face mask that works


Important Links and Sources

NPR article about research on the most effective materials to be used in a face mask, as discussed by Dr. Griffin from Columbia University.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsand...

NBC news article about which materials should be used when making a face mask, as researched by Dr. Segal of Wake Forest Baptist Health
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health...



Business Insider article on the discovery of shop towels being very effective at pathogen filtration
https://www.businessinsider.com/homem...


CDC recommendations of using bandanas as a last resort for face protection
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...


Surgeon General’s suggestion for a simple face mask, and CDC recommendations
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...


PDF document from Kaiser Permanente on how to make an effective mask
https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/co...