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Face mask

Susan423 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:50:46 GMT

Anyone have any creative ideas to use our face masks. I had bought some really cool ones and they weren't cheap so I hate to just toss them when I am through.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:11:28 GMT

@Susan423

The New Yorker magazine has a "humorous" article on alternative uses for face masks."

Alternative Uses for Face Masks | The New Yorker

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Goodie2shoes — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:36:47 GMT

I have no plans to get rid of my face masks. I have been vaccinated since Febuary and still wear my mask when I go into a store. With so many people still not vaccinated or refuse to get vaccinated or who may be untruthful about their vaccination status I choose to remain cautious. I am sure there or many others who feel the same way. I was at Home Depot yesterday 6/22 and wore my mask. There were people there with and without masks.

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BlueFinch — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:53:11 GMT

I still wear a mask in certain situations, but when I feel they really are no longer necessary, I plan to keep them.

JMHO, but I don't think we'll be waiting 100 years before the next pandemic. There's a good possibility we may need masks again.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:06:46 GMT

@Susan423 wrote:
Anyone have any creative ideas to use our face masks. I had bought some really cool ones and they weren't cheap so I hate to just toss them when I am through.

Stash them away to use or share when the next (worse) thing comes along.

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cotton4me — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:31:37 GMT

I still wear mine when I go grocery shopping, etc. Most people where I live still wear them in stores. We may need masks again in the future as new diseases and viruses emerge. I like to be prepared for all types of emergencies, be it storms or illness.

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ID2 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:07:42 GMT

I never invested more than I had to for a mask. Most of mine have already been tossed. If I go to a medical facility they hand me one of their masks, so I don't need to carry one anymore. Yay!

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CrazyDaisy — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:08:11 GMT

Did not waste my money ",investing" in face masks. Cute, expensive masks did nothing more than a plain paper one. Since I don't plan on being around in a 100 years for the next pandemic.....masks are used for cleaning.

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roxxy1 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:51:48 GMT

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CalminHeart — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:33:52 GMT

Cloth masks come in handy when plowing snow out of my driveway in the winter.

I still wear a mask when I'm at a store or other pubic place. Not even half of my state is vaccinated. I don't trust others with my health or the chance that I might carry a variant to my 90 yr old dad..

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kaydee50 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:43:57 GMT

@Susan423 Do not "toss" them. They will be needed again in the not too distant future.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:58:19 GMT

@kaydee50 Yes, I walked in Trader Joe's yesterday and few were wearing masks. Next stop, Costco...same situation. However, I doubt this freedom will last long...For a short while, the ability to breathe. However, I'm afraid you might be right, given the "expert" at the helm.

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LindaSal — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:55:58 GMT

I will keep the ones I have because we are never sure presently what's around the corner.

While I have resorted to "non" masking in the supermarket we still have to wear them for a doctor/dentist appointment. I always have one with me just in case I feel uncomfortable in any situation or if it's unexpectedly required to wear one.

Sadly, we don't know what this fall has in store with the varients, but let us all hope for the best.

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CherryHugs — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

I am keeping mine. Have read this is not the only pandemic we will have

I can also use them when I clean since I have a dust allergy!

Right now I still wear one in stores though!

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:28:35 GMT

I haven't worn one in a couple of months. I just tossed them in a drawer. Someday I'll get around to throwing them out.

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sann — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:02:04 GMT

I was at the Doctors office last week they still require masks, but that's the only time I have wore one in a couple of months. I keep a box in the car just in case I need one.

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Stray — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:22:07 GMT

I’d hold on to them. Coronavirus if it returns is more apt to come back in cold dry weather, fall. If there is a booster, we don’t know how easy or hard it will be to get it. We don’t know that if you become infected with Covid19, if vaccinated, can you transmit it. So until this is way behind me, I’ll wear a mask under certain situations, to protect myself and those who are not vaccinated & vulnerable

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happycat — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:26:08 GMT

I'm not getting rid of mine. I still usually wear them when I go out.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:37:46 GMT

I have seen less and less of them on the streets and gutters. I did have to wear one on Monday to a Dr.'s appt. since it is still required there. I had my hair done on Saturday and no masks were worn by anyone. As far as other uses I do use them more now for dusting ect..... for my allergies.

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tototwo — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:39:45 GMT

There are still several places here that require face masks. I'd wear one anyway.

I used masks before the virus for household projects, so I already had a supply of N95 masks before we needed them.