With the COVID-19 pandemic approaching its possible peak in New York State, the demand for N95 masks remains the primary concern, which prevents the inhalation of coronavirus molecular particles in the air. According to new research conducted in the MART building of Stony Brook University, dry heat ovens have been proven to be effective in disinfecting N95 masks.
Led by Kenneth R. Shroyer, MD, Professor Marvin Kuschner and Dean of the Department of Pathology, Renaissance Medical College, the team includes Glen Itzkowitz, Associate Dean of Research Facilities and Operations, and graduate students Sruthi Babu and John Yuen. The researchers conducted a pilot study. To determine whether the N95 mask will degrade after multiple rounds of dry heat treatment.
Through research, they found that 3M N95 masks in particular passed the quantitative "fitness test", which is an industry standard that can ensure that the coronavirus is prevented from being inhaled after multiple rounds of dry heat treatment. Research has shown that the heat treatment did not cause visible structural damage and has no effect on the straps needed to ensure proper fit.
Dr. Shroyer said: “The suitability test scores of masks after four repeated cycles are almost the same, which shows that this method can effectively increase the available supply of N95 masks by five times.” “It seems that heat treatment can also be used. For the treatment of other types of surgical masks."
The team concluded that the research was done in a large-capacity oven that can handle thousands of masks per day. However, they said, "In any traditional dry heat oven or incubator, following a similar protocol, the same results can be achieved in most hospitals, clinics or nursing homes."
Regarding the agreement, the healthcare provider puts the used 3M masks in a paper bag marked with their name and work location, and then transports them to the processing center. Then seal the bag with the mask with heat indicator tape before putting it in the oven. After 30 minutes of treatment at 100˚C (212˚F), the same bag can be returned to the clinical care provider.
Dr. Shroyer and colleagues concluded that the heat treatment of N95 masks can be used in medical institutions where there are no other viable options. It can provide a better alternative. It was recently recommended by the CDC that once the supply of masks is exhausted, both the public and healthcare providers should use headscarves or scarves. In addition, during a pandemic, dry heat sterilization may be more readily available than hydrogen peroxide vapor generators. Although, according to Itzkowitz, a combination of steam decontamination and dry heat decontamination will produce the best results.
Itzkowitz said: “The team discussed the potential manufacturing work to build a disinfection rack system that can recycle up to 8,000 masks per day through heat treatment.” “As many as eight institutions have stated that they may start after exposure to COVID-19 Use this technology for PPE recycling."
PI statement: Glen Itzkowitz discussed the reasons that led to the adoption of the new method. I entered the project after trying autoclaving and determined that it could not be started. This happened after an email discussion about vaporized hydrogen peroxide solution the night before. We believe that the reason for the failure of the autoclave is that when the equipment is evacuated and then heated, the model 1860 mask becomes deformed.
Think of the autoclave as a big pressure cooker. These masks failed the environmental health and safety (EH&S) fit test. Ken [co-PI Dr. Ken Shroyer] and I were talking about this, and I told him about the dry heat sterilizer technology that we installed in the cage cleaning of the MART 3 MART DLAR satellite facility. This technology was selected by bulk autoclave because of the steam pressure limitation of that part of MART.
Dry heat sterilizers are not pressurized containers; they do not use vacuum as part of their process. We agreed to give this device a try. The satellite breeding farm in MART (a place, such as a laboratory, that raises live animals or plants under conditions that simulate the natural environment for research) has not been activated, so the equipment in the cage cleaning facility has not been installed except this time. used. Ken's team determined the immersion cycle and tested various PPEs at different temperatures, cycle lengths, temperature set point deviations, and ramp-down time periods.
The initial test of the 1860 model is at 250°F (121°C) for 60 minutes, with a 30-minute drop, with a deviation of 5°C. After soaking, these masks failed EH&S's qualitative fit test. Then we decided that the temperature might be higher than they need, and the cycle is too long. The next attempt was made with 1870 model N95 at 250°F for 60 minutes. These masks passed. (The 1870 model is a soft frame N95, which is a less commonly used mask in healthcare than the 1860 rigid frame model.)
We started discussions with the equipment manufacturer TPS Gruenberg and asked them how well they knew about similar research and work. They came to our website, inserted the thermal data collection probe into the mask and retested. We and TPS engineers conducted another test on five 1870 masks and got some very interesting data. Interestingly, Ken's laboratory put the bacterial bioheat indicator in the face mask in this test. After soaking at 250°F, the color of the biological indicator has changed. This represents a positive 6 log kill (log reduction or "killing" means that the amount of biological material is 10 times smaller than the given starting point. Therefore, 6 log means that 99.9999% of the biological material is killed). The requirement for disinfection requires 6 Logs.
Since the TPS Gruenberg device works with HEPA filtered exhaust through convection heat, the chamber itself has a location for a natural cooler. Therefore, this part of the chamber will take longer to heat up to the desired set point. After testing with TPS engineers, we found the "cool" corners of the darkroom, and we made some very wise decisions to retest the 1860 model.
When TPS asked us to speak on the conference call they organized, we knew we were doing something, and they were organizing questions about using the platform for PPE recovery after COVID-19 exposure. Approximately eight other organizations participated in the conference call.
Afterwards, Ken and I reviewed the previous cycle and determined the appropriate sterilization formula. We layered it with what we learned from analyzing TPS's data logger test. The result was the following changes to the agreement:
Another consideration that we discussed: our equipment is equipped with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters. This is very important in convection heat sterilizers. It ensures that if any aerosolized virus particles escape, the sealed autoclave bag will be captured by the filter during the soaking process and killed when the filter is heated.
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Please contact state health officials for these findings to pass the information to nursing homes where PPE is scarce.
good idea. Will follow up on this matter. We have sent a summary to the CDC.
Question whether this process can be used with conventional convection ovens without HEPA filtration as a means of reusing N95 respirators during the COVID 19 pandemic. Can you provide advice? Thank you.
Thank you for your question. Our testing is conducted in a controlled environment. Our equipment is HEPA filtered. HEPA filtration provides an additional containment measure for particles that may be atomized during convective heating.
I think it should be fine if the normal oven is preheated, but I agree that the convection oven may be a problem.
We are studying the possibility of using our combination oven to disinfect PPE in hospitals.
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I looked at the technology on the link you included. Is the system exhausted through the HEPA filter? Our test used a HEPA filter convection heat sterilizer at a lower temperature. One of the benefits of the HEPA filter is that any viruses that may be atomized during the disinfection cycle will be captured. We believe that the surface of the filter will conduct enough heat to thermally destroy the virus in the filter matrix.
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Would you believe the masks without the manufacturer's label? Do not.
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Those are KN95, Korean N95 is not the same thing, it is completely different from the picture. I have some, they fall apart.
Those are not n95 masks, I clicked on the link. Beware.
How about a non-convection oven? Can the family successfully use this dry low heating method?
How about a household pressure cooker with hydrogen peroxide?
Hi Bill-Our test was conducted in a controlled environment. Lower temperatures are the key to the integrity of masks, but they must also be within the range of heat destroying the virus. Convection heating is highly efficient, but it is prevented by HEPA filtration in our case. We did not test the traditional heating system. If you have any other questions, please let me know. Glenn
I agree that the non-convection oven should be fine if it is preheated. It is important not to overheat, because the mask is good at 100C, but it will be damaged at 120C.
Be careful with ovens with exposed heating elements. The air temperature may be only 70-100C, but the filter material will strongly absorb infrared radiation. This will make the surface hotter, as Dr. Shroyer said, this will quickly damage the mask. If your oven has exposed elements, consider wrapping the mask in parchment paper or wrapping it in foil like poultry. Make sure that the air can still enter by convection, but there is no line of sight between the heating element and the mask.
Bill-one more thing. I use hydrogen peroxide in the pressure cooker very carefully. Glenn
Can a household pressure cooker with 3% hydrogen peroxide be reused with n95 or surgical masks? Thanks and tribute
Please do not use such a pressure cooker. They are not intended to be used in this way. At least it will damage the integrity of the mask. To be honest, I don’t believe this is a safe way to use a pressure cooker. Glenn
Please specify the type of bag used in this process. Is it a typical disinfection bag? For example, it is one-sided paper/one-sided plastic with internal indicators that we use in dentistry.
Hi Linda-Our initial tests at higher temperatures require the use of heavier kraft paper autoclave bags. It's kind of like a heavy paper bag. We started to lower the temperature and we were able to start using lighter bags. The paper burns at 233C. Our soaking temperature has never been so high. This is a very good question. Glenn
Where can I buy this dry heat sterilizer for surgical masks and N95. thanks
We used a large medical-grade oven capable of handling approximately 1,000 masks/cycle. However, any conventional non-convection oven may work properly, provided it can maintain a stable temperature of 100 degrees Celsius but does not exceed that temperature.
Can handmade cotton masks be sterilized by heating in a household oven? What temperature and time do you recommend? Thank you!
It should be no problem, but we only tested surgical masks.
Will ironing homemade cotton masks not be disinfected? I believe that irons usually heat up to 3oo degrees Fahrenheit.
My dental office has a dry COX sterilizer to sterilize surgical instruments. Will it be the same? I can change the time and temperature.
I think the Cox sterilizer uses a combination of dry heat and pressure. We know that N95 will be damaged by autoclaving, but we have not tested dry heat under pressure.
How big are these units? How much is the unit? Will this fit on the tabletop in a dental office? How many 3M models have you tested. I use 8511 with breathing valve. Have you tested that model? Have you seen the filtering effect after treatment?
How does this compare to microwaves assuming that there are no metal parts in the mask?
We used the "TPS Gruenberg Batch Laboratory Animal Science Sterilizer", which can process approximately 1,000 masks at a time. This company produces many smaller devices, some of which I understand are about the same size as an under-counter refrigerator. I have no pricing information.
We only tested the 1860 and 1870 masks of the 3M model.
We tested the filtration efficiency after treatment. All heat-treated masks have a quantitative fit test score, which is indistinguishable from the control (untreated) mask.
We did not test microwave processing, but I saw some online sites that do not recommend it.
I think that as long as the heating time is long enough, there is no need for convection or fans. Therefore, ordinary dry ear sterilizers can be used in smaller offices. No fan will prevent the spread of the virus. Or just a heated rice cooker with a metal frame without water, as shown by the Prime Minister of Taiwan. Most small offices do not need to make more than one to three masks at a time.
As long as the temperature does not exceed 100C, it makes sense to me.
How do small dental clinics do this? We are the number one most dangerous occupation. Especially because it emits aerosol after treatment.
no doubt! However, the described method can be performed in various ovens.
Is the microwave useful? Has it been tested?
See above. Not tested.
In the research I have read, they pointed out that it takes 133 degrees to destroy the virus. Why only use 100 degrees? How do you know that the virus has been wiped out?
I think you may be referring to Fahrenheit rather than Celsius. Previous studies have shown that other coronaviruses in the culture medium are sterilized at a much lower temperature (75C). We did not try to cultivate the virus after dry heat treatment at 100°C, because this can only be done in a special (BSL3) facility.
The coat fatty acid melts at 69.6C, the underwear protein capsid melts at 87C, and the nucleic acid core genomic RNA (viral brain) melts at 91C. Although the virus escapes when it senses a temperature of 68C, I hope it is not hidden in a hot oven. place
As a general dentist undergoing 4-chair surgery, if the mask is placed in a sterilizable bag and placed in a household oven at 100 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes, is this process also effective? Purchasing FFP3 masks is becoming a real challenge, so any suggestions on reusing these masks are welcome.
I think this will work as long as you do not exceed 100C.
Use a wireless thermometer, put it in the bag/pack, don't let the probe touch any high thermal conductivity material, and pay close attention to the actual temperature inside. Household kitchen ovens have very large temperature tolerances and slow-response thermostats. Therefore, it is expected that the temperature will have to be adjusted and the oven door opened/closed slightly until you know how to keep a particular oven at a stable 100 degrees Celsius.
Does this mean that an ordinary traditional or convection oven can be used at a temperature of 250F 30 min. ?
Too hot at 250C will damage the mask. However, we found that the mask will not be damaged under 212C. I do not recommend using a convection oven unless it is equipped with a HEPA filter.
When the temperature of boiling water in the oven is 215F, my mask rubber band broke after 4 times of use
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Don't use microwave
Please comment on the idea of putting the mask in the microwave for a period of time, and the expected effect of the cleansing mask
To do this, it is necessary to remove the metal nose straps and straps that are fastened with staples. This may damage the mask. Although I have not tested microwave processing, I think it should not be done.
How to make it simple? A very famous virologist told me that the SARS cov2 virus will decompose above 50 degrees Celsius. Therefore, she suggested that ordinary paper masks should be placed in an ordinary household stove at 60 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to maintain their protective properties.
Published research shows that a closely related virus, SARS-CoV-1, needs to be heated to 75 degrees Celsius in the viral medium. It is likely that dry heat takes longer or higher temperatures to be effective, so we focus on processing at 100C.
Ordinary ovens without convection can also be used. Please test this, as convection ovens are not common.
This should be equally effective in a traditional oven preheated to 100C (212F). Unless the blower is equipped with a HEPA filter, it should not be done in a convection oven.
How about putting the mask in a sealed bag and putting it in a tumble dryer at 70°C for about 1 hour?
According to this article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14631830 60 minutes at 67C is also sufficient... (or 90 minutes at 56C and 30 minutes at 75C)
Many pest control companies across the country have heated trailers to kill bed bugs. One of them can be easily installed in a parking lot and can be used to disinfect many masks or surgical gowns. Heating equipment can also be placed in the room, and some pest killers also have portable, independent heating chambers. The remote thermal sensor is usually used to verify that the correct temperature is maintained.
This is thinking outside the box! If they can reach and maintain the target temperature and do not have an exhaust fan, or if they do, use HEPA filter protection, which seems like a good idea. However, I am worried about whether the temperature is uniform throughout, or whether there are relatively hot and cold spots inside.
This is what we have been trying to tell the government, hospitals, etc., but there is no reply. We have been heat treatment for 10 years. It has been proven to kill Ebola, Norwalk virus, Coronavirus (not the current strain), but we can’t let anyone listen. Bcbedbugexpert.com
Therefore, if your dry heat sterilizer does not have a fan, you do not need a HEPA filter. Is this correct? thanks
I'm not in your field, but I know a little about the actual problem-for the use of nursing homes, I would like to know if cheap food dehydrators can be used, such as https://www.amazon.com/COSORI-Dehydrator-Stainless-Temperature -Compliant/ dp/B07PY5M579 Need to solve the agreement to solve the possible pollution problem in a larger area, because the heating device is not designed to be closed
It looks like this might be useful, but I am worried about whether it has a blower that can atomize the virus before the incubator reaches the sterilization temperature.
Is UV radiation another option for disinfecting N95 masks? If so how long.
I know this has been used and it works. Never tried, but myself. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25806411/
Please tell non-professionals how to best disinfect their masks at home, we do not have an autoclave. Information on how to best disinfect using the items available in a typical household; oven, microwave. I know it will not have the effect of a medical institution. The recommended temperature, length of time, and whether hydrogen peroxide can be used to add steam. Please advise. Most of us are lucky to have some, but we must reuse them.
I have not tried this in a home oven, but hope it will work, if I have no other options, I will use it myself.
My best guess (this has not been experimentally verified): 1. Preheat your regular kitchen oven (not a convection oven) to 121F. 2. Place the N95 mask on the shelf and cook for 30 minutes. 3. Turn off the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes before removing the mask.
Be careful not to exceed 121F by more than a few degrees, because reaching 250F will reduce the functionality of the mask, even if it looks good. I don't know which point is between 121 and 250F, this becomes a problem. If you are not sure about the accuracy y of the oven, it is best to use a thermometer for a trial run. However, this assumes that your thermometer is accurate.
Hi Kenneth-not sure if you will see this reply. I think that the temperature of 121F is not enough to kill the virus and may give you a false sense of security (although I agree that you should not heat it too high, otherwise it may damage the mask). This is an article that mentions that certain Sars-CoV-2 strains can survive up to 140F (60C) for an hour. https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-heat-kill-virus-1498074. I'm not sure about the exact temperature, but it is worth doing some research. This is an article that summarizes a scientific study that examined different techniques for disinfecting n95 masks; the researchers heated their masks to 185F for 20 minutes in the study and found it to be effective. I hope this helps someone. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200505164638.htm
To add to my previous comment-I have seen temperature changes used in these disinfection protocols. Someone in this comment thread even mentioned testing a method of heating them at 65C (149F), saying that this lower temperature will help maintain the structural integrity of the mask. I don't know the optimal temperature; but I think 121F is too low. I just want to say that if you want to try this operation, it is worth studying the optimal temperature. Good luck everyone.
We have tried to run our N95 in a Getinge washing machine with only a drying cycle. 170' F 60 minutes, has anyone else tried this?
Is this function applicable to all types of N95 masks? Is there a specific process? Is this recognized by CDC and OSHA? Of course there are manufacturers. Thank you.
We only tested the 3M N95 mask. I learned from a doctor in Italy that N95 masks used in Europe may be damaged at 100 degrees Celsius. I have not tested the KN95 mask (made in China).
PS: We have reported this method to the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but have not yet received a response.
How about doing this at home-is the standard convection oven dry enough to achieve dry heat sterilization using the above protocol?
It does not need to be a convection oven. If the blower runs before the oven reaches 100C, unless the oven has a HEPA filter, this may blow the virus out of the oven. I think the better option is to use a conventional (non-convection) oven and preheat to 100C.
Do you know what a convection oven is? It does not require a Hepa filter. It creates a uniform temperature in the oven by gently circulating the air in the oven. It does not use outside air.
The minimum temperature of my oven is 110 degrees Celsius (230 degrees Fahrenheit), so I left the surgical mask there for 15 minutes? How effective will this be?
I have not tested the mask under 110C. I know, but processing at 121C for 30 minutes will reduce the filtering capacity.
Can I clean the kn95 mask in a microwave oven? If I can use a microwave oven, what is the temperature?
We have not tested the KN95 mask. In addition, I don’t know whether microwave heating will reduce the filtering performance of the mask.
KN95 masks may be as effective as N95 masks, although I know they are made for China.
If you have a metal nose band, please remove it before putting it in the microwave, otherwise the mask may be damaged.
How many times can this process be carried out, sir?
We successfully immersed the 1860 mask at 100C for four 30 cycles.
Is it effective to use a hair dryer to disinfect the mask?
I am not sure how you will use the dryer to manage the temperature uniformly. Secondly, due to the force of the hair dryer in the hair dryer, anything on the surface of the mask may spread out in an uncontrollable way.
Not a doctor, but he mentioned above that someone is worried about spreading the virus, so I will refuse the hair dryer.
We are testing for 30 minutes of dry heat at 65-5 °C, because the virus should be killed for 10 minutes at 65 °C. Each mask is enclosed in a polypropylene airtight container to avoid cross-contamination in the oven. In addition, keeping this low temperature can better reuse the mask without changing its filtering ability. We do believe that dry heat is the right way to protect masks from virus contamination. We have tested the relative humidity inside the box. It starts to rise in the first 10-12 minutes after heating, and then falls.
Did they only test the lethality of COVID19? What about other worrying microorganisms that are usually not killed by dry heat at 100 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes? Are they just disinfecting or sterilizing?
We have not tested COVID-19. This target was selected based on a previously published report that treatment at 75°C for 30 minutes will sterilize COVID-19 in the culture medium. We chose a higher temperature that does not affect the ability of the mask to filter 300 nm particles. This is the industry standard for the performance of N95 masks. We recognize that at the same temperature, dry heat may not be as effective as damp heat. Once our culture is ready for testing, we hope to test the killing of COVID-19 in our BSL3 laboratory. We have no plans to test the disinfection of other more heat-resistant microbial agents; this focuses only on methods to kill COVID-19.
I am now building a large oven in a shipping container to find a solution, and we use multiple solutions to kill COVID, including heat. I sent you an email, if we can help you in any way, please let me know, I would love to have the opportunity to discuss.
Hi Ken, I respect all your efforts to enable HCP to disinfect without worrying about the virus still present. You and your colleagues give you peace of mind when looking for some kind of agreement to proceed. I see that currently the CDC is not equipped with a dry heat sterilizer. Do you know why? I am a general dentist and plan to use the FDA-approved Wayne 500 dry heat sterilizer for disinfection. I can load every six respirators in their own paper bag. It takes about ten minutes for my oven to reach temperature. It seems that as we enter the next transitional stage, especially for DDS at high risk, it only makes sense to use ready-made equipment in our profession. The top three listed through the regulatory agency are neither practical nor economically feasible. If you can say what you think, I will be very happy.
Did you keep the heat for the whole 30 minutes
This has been discovered by reading research on temperature and viruses. I am now sterilizing COVID-19 in the oven at 150° for 60 minutes.
On a warm/hot day (75F degrees), I parked the car in the sun, put the masks in a paper bag, and put them on the dashboard of my car, closing all windows. To check how high the temperature is in the bag, I inserted an oven thermometer into the bag. The temperature inside the bag reached 160 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 minutes! This is why you can never leave your kids/pets/plants in the car! ! ! !
I think this method is suitable for masks used by non-healthcare professionals who are not caring for patients, but also for basic workers who face many people and have to wear masks all day long. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I am an endodontist and cannot use an oven with a HEPA filter. We have industrial-strength ovens. Is this acceptable, or will we be affected by virus vapor? thanks
My dds recommends that the staff put the used N95 mask in a paper bag and store it somewhere for 3 days. We can use it again later. According to dds, will this process kill the virus? This is real? We assume that the same mask is used 10 times when performing this procedure.
Can I use a commercial garment steamer to disinfect my N95 mask? I read that damp heat is preferable. If so, how long is enough? It becomes very hot.
Hello, I’m curious why you don’t try to use the autoclave at rest. We have the Steris autoclave, which is between 180-210 inside the chamber, and it is not even running. We have tested it with a thermometer. Open the door and put the mask in. Close the door to set a digital timer. The timer rang, opened the door, and took out the mask. Amy Price, DPhil (Oxon) and Larry Chu, MD of Stanford University conducted similar research. They also discussed ensuring that the mask is hung and not placed on or near metal to protect the electrostatic properties of the mask.
Can you describe the plan for virus activity testing? Are you measuring the activity in the mask or the infectivity of the air passing through the mask? Does the presence of active virus in the mask indicate that the air inhaled through the mask is infectious? My guess is that after heating, there may be a fairly high threshold in the mask before the air is contaminated.
I have a dental clinic with 3 clinical staff. Do you understand why such a scarce 3M N-95 mask cannot be heated in an oven at 212 degrees Fahrenheit? I was thinking maybe putting them on the aluminum foil in the middle of the oven. If I am crazy, please don't laugh. I just want N-95 to continue until the supply increases. Thank you.
1) Does dry heat affect electrostatic charge, and if so, what is the degree of effect? 2) Will the dry heat process affect the vents of the front ventilation N95?
I left the mask on the dashboard. The car is basking in the sun all day. Can't afford to hurt at 4500 feet above sea level! !
Can citizens with convection ovens put their ovens at 215 degrees in a parchment bag and appreciate the similar effect? We have washing machines but no dryers. Our mask contains a small heavy duty nylon and wire "hard" on the nose. We don't have a clothes dryer
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I put the mask in direct sunlight all day long. Then I placed it in a 180F reg oven for 15 minutes, my leakage was zero, and I worked in a high-risk area.
I hope in the first part it has been cleaned and the sunlight is ultraviolet rays, it can achieve your purpose by itself
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After going through various links and research, I disinfected the mask in the following ways at home...compared to dry heat, humid steam, vapo.hydro-perox, UVC radiation, alcohol, bleach, etc.
I bought a special digital electric oven with convection airflow-keep it at 75 degrees Celsius x 60 minutes, check the static charge, put each sterilized plastic bag in a laminated plastic envelope and store it...use it again And repeat the same x loop 20 times and then throw it away. (There is no moisture in the dry heat oven, higher temperature >100c will reduce the efficiency of the mask and airflow resistance)
The static charge is maintained well x 20 heat treatment cycles (place the mask cone close to your arm or chest (body hair) or hang nylon/polyester cloth-watch it move), carefully secure the mask with a strap after disinfection.
After reading this article, consider scaling up to 100 degrees Celsius x 30 minutes x 10 cycles and discarding... Dr. Glenn, your suggestion will solve this catch22 situation.
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Can this dry heat method be used in an ordinary non-convection oven at home? At what temperature do I disinfect the 3M 8210 Plus N-95 mask, and how long is the disinfection time? Thank you.
Can you use the same method to clean KN95 masks?
I know that N95 masks with valves are contraindicated. But if I don't want to use up the N95 without valve, I will use a valve mask with a surgical mask on it.
Question: Can I put the N95-VALVED mask in a rice cooker and heat it at 100C for an hour without melting the valve?
Your article will definitely help a lot of people, thanks for sharing! Covid-19 is a disaster for the whole world, I hope everyone can live through it safely
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I left my K95 mask in the oven. It melted in a few minutes. Now I am afraid to turn on my stove because there may be a virus in it, and the melted plastic is likely to be bad for my lungs. thanks.
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