How to Safely Put On and Take Off a Face Mask

How to Safely Put On and Take Off a Face Mask

By Ashlee Palka

How to Safely Put On and Take Off a Face Mask

Once you've got your face masks in hand, it's important to know how to properly put one on and how to safely remove it once you're ready to take it off again.

Here are the steps you should follow every time you put on a face mask.

  1. Wash your hands
  2. Put the face mask on by securing the ear loops behind each ear
  3. Pull the bottom edge of the face mask down so it sits below your chin
  4. Pull the top edge up so it sits just below your eyes
  5. Adjust the nose bar for a close fit

Here are the steps you should follow every time you take off a face mask.

  1. Wash your hands
  2. Carefully grab each ear loop. Be careful not to touch the front of the mask - it may be contaminated.
  3. Remove the mask without touching your face or the front of the mask
  4. Dispose of the mask immediately
  5. Wash your hands

 Watch this short video to see how it's done.