Firefighters Share Warnings to Never Sanitize Your Face Masks in the Microwave
to warn residents against trying to clean their face masks in microwaves, as the materials used in many medical-grade masks could easily spark a fire.
“The NH State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone that ‘microwaving their masks to kill germs’ is a fire hazard and an extremely bad idea,” the office shared in their post. Apparently, residents in New Hampshire have been learning this first hand in their own homes, as the post also contains snapshots of masks that have since melted and charred.
There are two main reasons why microwaving your face mask is a terrible idea, according to the firefighters. “Cloth masks can overheat quickly and catch fire,” they shared. “Disposable masks also have a metal nose wire and can cause sparks, a fire, and/or break your microwave.”
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