Just a third of people are washing their reusable face masks after every use, the correct procedure according to figures released by You Gov
The polling firm also finds that the majority of people who wear single use disposable face masks are actually wearing them more than once before throwing them away while nearly one in ten have never thrown the one they wear out
When the British Government made mask usage compulsory in shops in England, the proportion of Britons doing a facial covering shot up from 38% to 69% in a matter of three weeks, finally bringing Britain in line with the rest of the world.
However You Gov say that this will have little effect on stopping the spread of the virus if people are not using them correctly
Fabric face masks should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use
A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering while
individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing
