Ozone Disinfectants Like SoClean CPAP Sanitizer can be used to Sterilize Cloth and n95 Masks in the Protection against COVID-19
Craig G. Burkhart
Abstract
With the shortage of n95 protective masks, there has been an interest in reusing existing masks. Indeed, many local hospitals are doing so. However, masks get dirty, moisturesaturated, and potentially infected with bacteria, mold, or with the villainous COVID-19 virus. Therefore, the question of sterilization of used masks has arisen.
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Hand sanitizerCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineOzoneNanotechnologyVirologyMaterials scienceChemistryPathologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Organic chemistryDiseaseHealthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts