Happy Masks Washing Tutorial 

You're most welcome!

Oooh good question; I'm also curious.

I asked that question, the reply was 1-2 drops total should be fine(not needed per mask)

@@nancyn7851 Had the same question. Thanks!

Yes, you’re welcome to do that! Please just be careful to blot it gently and not flatten the mask like a pancake when blotting it.

We don’t recommend using Lysol, but spraying with isopropyl alcohol in between or after washing is perfectly safe!

@@gethappygear Ok, thanks for the reply. Is there a reason why the laundry sanitizer would not work? Would it maybe eat away at the filters?

@@gloing Yes, we recommend using that to spray in-between washes!

If it’s the ultra series, you’re welcome to wash on gentle cycle and then allow to air dry! We recommend hand washing the pro series though. :)

So sorry for the late reply! It should be just fine with the usual washing approach - feel free to use a bit of Tide Free and Gentle if the coffee smell remains or if there is a stain. Thanks!

Yes, that’s a great idea as long as the air outside is not polluted and you’re not in an area with severe pollen. Setting the masks to dry indoors near a window with sunlight also works!

We recommend 70% isopropyl alcohol. Thank you!

It’s a great question! Please go ahead to mix the soap in the water- you can also do this by putting the soap in first and adding the water after!

You’re welcome to spray with isopropyl alcohol on both sides after short trips and then wash the mask 1-2 times a week!

@@gethappygear Thanks! Just what I need then. Order coming soon!

@@MrJames_1 thank you so much!!

We haven’t tested with Dettol so would stick to recommending use of dish or laundry detergent instead!

We would recommend washing the masks every 3-4 wears, and spraying with isopropyl alcohol on both sides each time you wear, in-between washes. The filters in our masks last approximately 250 hours and can be washed 50 times without impact to filtration efficacy. Some signs that the filter may be nearing the end of its life and it is time for a new Happy Mask are if you feel it's not quite as breathable as it once was.

@@gethappygear why wouldn't someone wash it every day/if they wear it for 8 hours at work?

@@dragongirl113 sometimes people wear masks for shorter periods at a time than 8 consecutive hours, and not only at work.

Hi…I’m not affiliated with Happy Masks, but have purchased quite a few and love them! I’m a nurse of 25 years and saw your question and want to help. To make 70% isopropyl alcohol from 91% isopropyl alcohol, you just need to do a little math and a bit of mixing. Try this recipe, mixing into a clean spray bottle: 8oz of 91% isopropyl alcohol + 2oz distilled water to get a 10oz solution of 73% isopropyl alcohol. The additional 3% won’t matter or hurt your masks. Now you have an isopropyl alcohol disinfectant spray that’s safe to use on just about any surface! For those of you who are curious about why “stronger is not better” in this case, here are a few microbiology “germ-fighting” facts: 91% isopropyl alcohol is too strong to use to kill ‘germs’ because it there isn’t enough water in this ratio to be a carrier of the alcohol across the cell membrane of viruses or bacteria. Without the added water in the 70% ratio, the 91% alcohol fries the outside of the cell, making the alcohol unable to get inside the cell and actually kill it. That being said, every virus has its own unique structure. The flu virus, common cold virus, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2 (causes COVID 19) can be deactivated by any isopropyl alcohol concentration greater than or equal to 60%….yet the norovirus won’t be deactivated by isopropyl alcohol at any concentration. (Plain hand-washing plus bleach on surfaces were our defense choices back then) End of fun science facts for today! Happy cleaning!

Hi…I’m not affiliated with Happy Masks, but have purchased quite a few and love them! I’m a nurse of 25 years and saw your question and want to help. To make 70% isopropyl alcohol from 91% isopropyl alcohol, you just need to do a little math and a bit of mixing. Try this recipe, mixing into a clean spray bottle: 8oz of 91% isopropyl alcohol + 2oz distilled water to get a 10oz solution of 73% isopropyl alcohol. The additional 3% won’t matter or hurt your masks. Now you have an isopropyl alcohol disinfectant spray that’s safe to use on just about any surface! For those of you who are curious about why “stronger is not better” in this case, here are a few microbiology “germ-fighting” facts: 91% isopropyl alcohol is too strong to use to kill ‘germs’ because it there isn’t enough water in this ratio to be a carrier of the alcohol across the cell membrane of viruses or bacteria. Without the added water in the 70% ratio, the 91% alcohol fries the outside of the cell, making the alcohol unable to get inside the cell and actually kill it. That being said, every virus has its own unique structure. The flu virus, common cold virus, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2 (causes COVID 19) can be deactivated by any isopropyl alcohol concentration greater than or equal to 60%….yet the norovirus won’t be deactivated by isopropyl alcohol at any concentration. (Plain hand-washing plus bleach on surfaces were our defense choices back then) End of fun science facts for today! Happy cleaning!