Blog – Tagged "face masks"

Why You Should Wear A Cloth Mask Over Your Surgical Mask

By Chesiree Katter
June 05, 2020

Some news coming your way: Monster Aid's planning to release our very own fabric masks very soon, so stay tuned!

Restaurants Are Starting to Reopen -- Here's How Monster Aid Can Help

By Chesiree Katter
May 26, 2020

Monster Aid is here to make sure every community can reopen safely and successfully. Through all the hurdles, your customers’ happiness and employees’ comfort remain the key priorities - and we’re here to help with that. Here are some tips to keep things running smoothly.

Surgical Masks, Cloth Masks and Carbon Filters: What's The Most Effective?

By Chesiree Katter
May 07, 2020

It can be tough to know what the best PPE to invest in is with all these options coming onto the scene, but taking the extra step to do your research can help you stay aware and have peace of mind.

5 Tips on Keeping Your Home As Virus-Free as Possible

By Chesiree Katter
April 24, 2020

Your home should be a safe haven. While shelter-in-place orders remain ongoing, keeping your home clean and as virus-free as possible is essential.

Here are some tips from the Monster Aid team on how to keep your fortress clean and germ-resistant for the safety of you and your family.

Looking After Your Mental Health During a Pandemic

By Chesiree Katter
April 23, 2020

The mental toll of dealing with a pandemic can be tough, but you're not alone. Here are some tips for keeping calm and positive during quarantine.

The Medical History of Masks (Sawbones) - Podcast

By Ashlee Palka
April 19, 2020

Interested in learning more about masks and why we need to wear them? Give this episode of Sawbones a listen to learn about the medical history of masks plus hear about how and why we need to use them today from Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin.

How to Safely Put On and Take Off a Face Mask

By Ashlee Palka
April 16, 2020

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 each time you put on or take off a face mask + a video showing how it's done!

Cloth Masks vs. Surgical Masks vs. N95 Masks

By Ashlee Palka
April 16, 2020

The CDC currently recommends that everyone wear some kind of face mask when venturing outside. While they aren't specifically recommending one type of mask over another, the difference between wearing a cloth bandana versus a surgical or N95 mask is significant.

Can I Reuse My Face Mask?

By Ashlee Palka
April 15, 2020

As much as we would love to tell you that you can bake, wash, or simply hang up your face mask for a few days and then use it again, that's simply not true. After performing extensive research on the length of time the coronavirus can survive on various surfaces, here's what our Public Health Educator found.