After use, the mask will be dirty / contaminated and must be removed and disposed of properly.

So please follow these instructions, to avoid infecting yourself while removing your mask:

1. Clean your handswith soap and water, or hand sanitiser, before touching the mask.
2. AVOID touching the front of the mask, because it is contaminated. Only touch the ear loops / ear ties / ear bands.
3. If the surgical mask has ear loops– hold and unhook both ear loops and gently lift the mask away from your face.
4. If the surgical mask has ties– untie the bottom bow first, followed by the top bow, before pulling the mask away from your face
5. If the surgical mask has elastic bands– lift the bottom strap over your head first, and then pull the top strap over your head
6. Holding the mask only by the ear loops / ear ties / ear bands, dispose of the mask in the trash.
7. Clean your handswith soap and water, or hand sanitiser again, before touching anything else.