DIY simple Face Mask with N95 filter

Self made face mask during quarantine, social spacing to prevent Coronavirus CoVid-19 spreading.
This will not replace N95 mask or respirator at all. It's just better then nothing, and easy mask you could make during this time.
3M Air filter made from Polypropylene plastic fibers, NOT glass fibers.
you can purchase this filter from Low's, Home Depot, or 3M online...etc.

[@dserenity69]

I recommend 3M N-95 half mask. I finished fixing my car with it. It works great, the big difference is its air tight suctioned rubber portion. Using one of these Do it Yourself masks is better than nothing, but don't be over confident and complacent with one of these on the face. I've seen people walk around with surgical masks like if their invincible. No way I would use a surgical mask for sanding or a paint job. Imagine how easy coronavirus can sneak into that mask with one sneeze or into your exposed eyes. Roll the dice. No way your safe. Always practice social distancing, minimize outside exposure, wash your hands often, and wear goggles.

[@jaliz2000]

There is a world shortage of masks. I am a healthcare worker and supplies are low. In the community , no masks to be found. I commend people for coming up with their own solution to try and make masks. I stay in ( hospital to home, home to work) but do need food supplies. I social distance , hand wash, disinfect, but wear the same mask over and over to get to work because masks are no where to be found for purchase .

[@roser2548]

This is pretty reliable and easy DIY mask I have found on KZbin.

[@candycoffie7124]

Aren't these filters made from fiberglass? Is it safe to be cutting and breathing through these? I've read that it's very unsafe. I wouldn't want to give myself lung cancer trying to not get Corona virus.

[@roser2548]

candy coffie THIS IS PLEATED FILTER, NOT FIBER GLASS! I found this explanation :kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjEeYyjp9aSjtE.

[@Blessed0514]

candy coffie thank you for being careful. It’s synthetic fabric, not fiber glass filter.

[@paladinfalconer8578]

Ma'am, you are a genius. This is just what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

[@Blessed0514]

Thank you! Take care!

[@elvinawashington910]

Your awesome!! Thank you for sanitizing your table and using gloves to make the mask . Thank you so much.

[@prapavarinchannamsin7240]

Love the video !:)

[@lhenneman6447]

High efficiency filters use some form of ceramic or glass fibers in them, don’t they. I work with powdered glass and ceramic fibers and use a mask to protect myself from such. Not sure this is wise to put up against one’s face.

[@macrumpton]

If you have a filter in the middle and just paper around the sides of the filter, the air will take the path of least resistance and go around the filter. Also if you do not have a tight seal between the mask and your face the air will go through the gaps instead of through the paper or filter.

[@suzan1mal]

Thank you for this video! I had been wondering about the furnace filter as an option; I have HEPA vacuum bags for my Oreck and it got me thinking about furnace filters. I like your reply of one of the posts...bright sunlight will kill the virus, so her hanging the mask to dry in her car will certainly make the DIY mask last for a couple of trips to the store.

[@mariomaluco5070]

The napkins are blocking the air is sufficient with the HEPA filter.

[@Lexisadiva09]

Awesome! And it looks so simple. Where did you get the wire and rubber bands?

[@yellowcat9568]

The furnace filter has an air flow side. It is indicated on the side of the package. It is important before you cut up the filter you should mark which side is the air flow side. Do not mix this up. I use polypropylene bought from a fabric store as my filter.

[@flounderpounder7992]

Arrow always going towards your face

[@paulaoyedele2081]

Something is better than nothing. But maintain 6 feet distance as well for a double layer of protection. Stay safe everybody.

[@LaineyBug2020]

I wonder if you could come up with easy diy disposable eye protection too? This is a really great thing you're doing for others! Thanks for sharing!

[@Blessed0514]

Lainey Bug I tried use thicker clear plastic table cover from Joan’s Fabric made one, but didn’t make video. Here is one tutorial I think is pretty clever kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHnRi6ysjrZqi7s

[@LaineyBug2020]

@@Blessed0514 that was a great tutorial! I never would have thought of that! Thanks again!

[@davidkermes393]

Swim goggles - the small ones. You can even wear your glasses over them.

[@kaiammons6019]

So there's two types of material they make this out of . A plastic polymer and fiber glass. Fiber glass is highly not recommended for this. If you can find a polypropylene material based one then it's ok I think

[@melindago6576]

Kai Ammons I purchased a 1900 mpr 3m Filtrete filter from target online for $19.99 and a merv rating of 13 .I believe anything lower than 1900 mpr is not advisable to use in a face mask 😷 as those would contain fiberglass material was my understanding.

[@322doug]

Muy bonita senorita, gracias !

[@prapavarinchannamsin7240]

This is very useful! Thank you :)

[@danieljiang8590]

Useful except I don't know where to buy the filter

[@prapavarinchannamsin7240]

@@danieljiang8590 perhaps you need to check AMAZON ?!?

[@Blessed0514]

You could Google it. A friend bought it from Home Depot and donated to me. Thank you!

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

Thank you

[@BillyTraynor]

This video is VERY misleading. The 3M furnace filter 1500 shown on this video does NOT filter out any virus particles as 3M clearly shows by the two pictures on the right hand side of the label. To get the filtration required that DOES filter out viruses particles, you need to use 3M 2500 furnace filters that does show on the label that it filters out virus particles.

[@airleadjoemiranda5721]

Meaning that every time you use your home AC you would be breathing all this fibers right?

[@TheDeluche]

Just FYI to those thinking of making your own. Be careful which filter you use. Some contain fiberglass and you could be doing more harm than good. Also you can use an N95 filter but it doesn’t make it a NIOSH N95 mask. You still need to worry about fit and seal checks which may not be present. Treat as a normal surgical mask. Not as a N95 respirator. 👍

[@JBayBay26]

Could you wash the filter and re-use it?

[@Blessed0514]

JenWood since we don’t use this in highly contaminated indoors like Covid-19 hospitals, or crowded indoors, I will take filter out hang inside the car. The heat and sunlight will kill all.

[@tokyootower]

Appreciate the simple way you did this. What do you think of using fabric instead of a napkin? Is this approved or efficient by medical community standards?

[@Blessed0514]

I am making reusable fabric masks to donate to hospitals. These fabric ones will be used as cover layer for N95 mask, so the medical grade N95 mask can be used for several days, and doctors can change the fabric cover mask as often as they wish. I will upload the video in couple of days.

[@2013Queen]

tokyootower what do you think? At least she is trying to help, she made this from a napkin, rubberbands, in her kitchen... take the idea and improve on it

[@MrsMoss-sb9in]

Fabric is not a good protectant as droplets can get through fabric easily. However, something is better than nothing.

[@tokyootower]

@@2013Queen I agree, that's why I appreciate how easy she made the masks for people to make. I asked a question to make sure I do it correctly. ☺

[@Blessed0514]

Here is the Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIKbZ4lmZcSjq6c for making washable, reusable, comfortable fabric face mask which has pocket to insert the filter. If you know how to sew, please check with your local hospitals which they do accept fabric home made washable face masks to extend the medical masks and add comforter to their face and ears. Thank you all for following me. With love, Sharon

[@noramartin9347]

Where do u find the n 95 filter please

[@conniedetevis2119]

Walmart and Lowe's have them

[@melindago6576]

I ordered mine on target online but make sure it’s at least 1900 mpr . I purchased the 3m Filtrete 1900 premium allergen bacteria and virus filter $19.99 . It is 12x12 . You will get a good amount of filter pieces from one filter.

[@Badlilfairy]

Can I pay you for those masks? Please ?

[@Blessed0514]

Qadeera Gaffney thank you for offering. I only make them for donation to social workers

[@veralenora4033]

You might add directions showing the filter has two sides. Make sure the rougher side is towards your face. And / or check the filter's directions for how it goes in the furnace! Better design is to make an open space in front of your nose and mouth; the mask should not touch thrse as it will get wet and moisture reduces the effectiveness of the filter and holds the virus. You don't want that by your face. For moisture protection use a piece of linen instead. Linen pulls moisture away and expels it to the drier side. Linen can be washed, simple soap and water and some agitation, then drying, kills the virus.

[@Blessed0514]

Thank you very much, Vera! I put about 4 layers of facial tissue paper inside before i wear it. This is to use for couple of hours shopping etc, then change the tissue when it's getting damp.

[@sophisticated_naturally5015]

What store or place do you find the filter?

[@Blessed0514]

Sophisticated_ Naturally from Home Depot. You could get from Amazon too

[@nezircaglar2381]

where can i find n95 filter?

[@conniedetevis2119]

Walmart and Lowe's

[@nezircaglar2381]

@@conniedetevis2119 where can i find walmart?