How Long Should I Be Using My Reusable Mask For?

If you've collected the two free reusable masks available to Singapore residents from Monday (Sept 21), scroll below for some tips on how to maintain them and ensure its efficacy.

A Temasek Foundation initiative, the masks can be collected from StayMasked vending machines at about 800 locations by scanning the barcodes of an NRIC, a school smartcard, birth certificate, FIN or any government-issued identification with a barcode.

People can find out information about the vending machines closest to them at this website.

The collection over two weeks will last until Oct 4. Although a useful and sustainable alternative to single-use disposable masks, reusable masks should be washed regularly and replaced after a recommended period of time.

Here are some things to note about reusable masks.