After considerable institutional hemming and hawing, the CDC now recommends people wear face masks in public.<br />A mask should be worn whenever you cannot be more than six feet apart from people. Dr. Tania Elliot National spokesperson, American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology<br />According to Business Insider, it's important to keep cloth masks clean through careful cleaning.<br />Cloth masks may be machine washed. Use hot water and a heavy-duty laundry detergent, such as Persil or Tide.<br />If a household member is sick or has a compromised immune system, consider adding a disinfectant to the wash cycle.<br />Dry on the highest heat cycle in an automatic dryer, or on a drying rack in direct sunlight. Store in a covered container until you need one.
