N95 Masks Can be Steam Cleaned at 125°C (257°F) for 5 Min. Masks will retain 91.7–98.5% FE after steaming. Charge loss is insignificant. Charge decay is seen with longer steaming time.
How can I reuse my N95 mask at home?
Masks decontaminated with dry heat could be used two times before function declined. “Our results indicate that N95 respirators can be decontaminated and re-used in times of shortage for up to three times for UV and HPV, and up to two times for dry heat,” the authors write.
