Masks from paper towels

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

Thought this was quick and clever for a mask. I no longer own any scarves so this would work for me. All you need is a paper towel, rubber bands and a stapler.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGU2vWHKC8

Leggett28 · ‎12-17-2011

What great way to make a mask 😷 thank you

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

I believe the only thing a paper towel mask will keep you safe from is a dirty face. The moisture from your breath would make it ineffective immediately. Non medical grade masks are to keep others safe from you. STAY THE HECK HOME!!!!!

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SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@cotton4me very nice! Thanks for sharing🙂

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

@cotton4me wrote:
Thought this was quick and clever for a mask. I no longer own any scarves so this would work for me. All you need is a paper towel, rubber bands and a stapler.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGU2vWHKC8

Thank you , I'm wailting for a mask that I ordered, and I need to go out briefly on Monday for meds. This was so easy , thanks again.

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lynne6was7 · ‎03-15-2010

Others on YouTube are suggesting using a vacuum bag with hepa filtration in a similar manner. Better than nothing when you have to go to the grocery store. Remember to go out only when necessary and maintain social distancing.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

I can't see any benefit to this type of mask. Even if you make a cloth mask it should be two layers of tightly woven cotton fabric. If it's not tight, the microbs can get through. I put nonwoven interfacing in my cloth masks which makes the fabric less penetrable.

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

@reiki604 wrote:
I believe the only thing a paper towel mask will keep you safe from is a dirty face. The moisture from your breath would make it ineffective immediately. Non medical grade masks are to keep others safe from you. STAY THE HECK HOME!!!!!

@reiki604 I appreciate your reply. This is new territory for most us so we're sharing ideas. I have not tried this yet and it could be a total flop. None of the masks are designed to protect us. If this becomes a requirement, this might be all someone has to use.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@Scooby Doo wrote:
I can't see any benefit to this type of mask. Even if you make a cloth mask it should be two layers of tightly woven cotton fabric. If it's not tight, the microbs can get through. I put nonwoven interfacing in my cloth masks which makes the fabric less penetrable.

That's what I'm going to do too @Scooby Doo .

I've read coffee filters work too but then you have to remember to take them out before you wash them. I don't know if they disintegrate in the washing machine, don't feel like finding out!