Made a homemade face mask for safe outings? Smart move—simple, budget-friendly tutorials abound.
You can use a bandana, scrap fabric, or even a sock.
Once crafted or purchased, test its performance to ensure protection.
Try this quick flame test for airtightness:
1. Put on your homemade mask.
2. Light a lighter or match.
3. Hold the flame about 15 cm from your mouth.
4. Blow through the mask toward the flame.
5. Flame extinguishes? Mask lacks effectiveness. Stays lit? It's airtight.
You now know your mask's effectiveness! Fast, simple, and reliable.
Test any mask—homemade or store-bought from supermarkets, pharmacies, or online.
This verifies seal against droplets from talking, coughing, or sneezing, safeguarding you and others.
Flame flickers or goes out? Droplets can escape.
Boost protection with 1-2 extra layers, like a paper towel in your homemade mask.
