# Sous vide a face mask for sterilization **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [March 28, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497 "2020-03-28T19:53:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![sein06231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@sein06231](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sein06231)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/22 "2020-04-04T22:33:49Z")
Never microwave a mask that have metallic nose piece to retain shape around nose. It might cause fire. ---
**Author:** ![Dru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@Dru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dru)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/23 "2020-04-05T00:36:33Z")
This will be a very useful video to post to our NextDoor. This is what I call an Explain it Like I’m Five video, so should work well for that group. ---
**Author:** ![amkaplan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ec9cab/32.png) [@amkaplan](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/amkaplan)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/24 "2020-04-06T23:41:25Z")
You could stick it in a pot of boiling water for a while, or simply wash it with soap, which will destroy the virus. If you don’t have metal nose piece, microwave it. ---
**Author:** ![Lynda\_Potter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/lynda_potter/32/6438_2.png) [@Lynda\_Potter](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lynda_Potter)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/25 "2020-04-09T19:06:35Z")
My best recommendation according to info in the following link is to sous vide at 70 degrees centigrade or 158 degrees farenheit for at least 30 minutes, maybe longer and a couple of degrees higher to reach all the layers. Seems like the safest way to protect your masks. > **[Information and FAQs - charged filtration material performance after various...](https://utrf.tennessee.edu/information-faqs-charged-filtration-material-performance-after-various-sterilization-techniques/)** > > Dr. Peter P. Tsai, inventor of the electrostatic charging technology that makes the filter media of medical face masks and N95 respirators, answers FAQs and provides information on performance and protection of masks against COVID-19. ---
**Author:** ![erazoner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/erazoner/32/5576_2.png) [@erazoner](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/erazoner)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/26 "2020-04-10T01:45:33Z")
chatnoir, you make a good point about PPE. In many localities, some hospitals haven’t properly planned, while others have done an excellent job. Performance varies greatly by region and even hospitals within a region. Many people forget USA is a federal republic and some duties (such as hospitals) are delegated to states. Regarding the number of hospital beds, the shortages (again, it varies by region) are in ICU beds, not hospital beds. Many beds in the hot areas are sitting vacant, including those of of the emergency Army medical field hospitals and Navy hospital ships (which were initially scoffed at as being inadequate). But in fairness, pandemics are quite different from trauma or radiation injuries, which the military is trained for. ---
**Author:** ![Dru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@Dru](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Dru)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/27 "2020-04-10T01:47:55Z")
Thank you, Lynda…this is a veritable treasure trove of information. ---
**Author:** ![Lynda\_Potter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/lynda_potter/32/6438_2.png) [@Lynda\_Potter](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lynda_Potter)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/28 "2020-04-10T02:11:49Z")
Your welcome. I tried it with a mask with respirator and filter in middle and nothing melted. I did 160 for 1 hour. Seemed to work well. Be sure & wash your hands before removing from bag & handle by ear loops only. ---
**Author:** ![Lynda\_Potter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/lynda_potter/32/6438_2.png) [@Lynda\_Potter](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Lynda_Potter)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/29 "2020-04-10T02:14:43Z")
Place in a new paper bag till you wear again. Use a new bag each time. ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Lai](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/charles_lai/32/6442_2.png) [@Charles\_Lai](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Charles_Lai)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/30 "2020-04-10T06:04:59Z")
It’s painful to see a couple misinformation here. Surgical masks are consisting 3 layers, the outter layer being water proof, the middle layer as the filter, which has an electrostatic charge to it, and over time due to usage, the charge diminishes and it’s the charge which attracts bacteria, dusts, viruses. Usage diminishes it is because when we breathe out, there’s moisture, this build up of moisture will cause the charge to diminish. Any suggestion of boiling masks would be very dangerous assuming the mask is still effective. Also, other kinds of advise such as UVC lights, hair dryer, ovens, etc… please do bear in mind the charge will still be diminished over time. Please be on your guard, I know it’s very expensive, but please stay informed, be careful and take care of yourselves. ---
**Author:** ![sein06231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@sein06231](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sein06231)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/31 "2020-04-10T12:50:22Z")
Written by a material scientist on mask sterilization. He is also the inventor of electrostatic charged layer sandwiched inside the mask. [https://utrf.tennessee.edu/information-faqs-performance-protection-sterilization-of-face-mask-materials/%5D](https://utrf.tennessee.edu/information-faqs-performance-protection-sterilization-of-face-mask-materials/%5D) Lee ---
**Author:** ![Brian1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Brian1](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Brian1)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/32 "2020-04-10T16:56:35Z")
![Screenshot_20200410-115548](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/anova/original/2X/b/bcf662f0da83a0d2e5737bf4a031665a768d70e5.jpeg) Maybe check the link? ---
**Author:** ![sein06231](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@sein06231](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/sein06231)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/33 "2020-04-10T18:52:31Z")
> **[Information and FAQs - charged filtration material performance after various...](https://utrf.tennessee.edu/information-faqs-charged-filtration-material-performance-after-various-sterilization-techniques/)** > > Dr. Peter P. Tsai, inventor of the electrostatic charging technology that makes the filter media of medical face masks and N95 respirators, answers FAQs and provides information on performance and protection of masks against COVID-19. A heartfelt reply from Alex & Sue ---
**Author:** ![chatnoir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@chatnoir](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chatnoir)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/34 "2020-04-10T20:23:57Z")
Would someone please help me understand how i am missing something regarding all these posts about _medical and surgical masks_ when I hear daily there’s a critical shortage of them for our healthcare providers. ---
**Author:** ![katesmith130](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@katesmith130](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/katesmith130)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/35 "2020-05-01T21:11:12Z")
very useful information. we all need this ---
**Author:** ![Sarah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/sarah/32/6508_2.png) [@Sarah](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Sarah)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 7:01am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/36 "2020-05-05T07:01:15Z")
I’d just iron/steam the mask. ---
**Author:** ![katesmith130](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@katesmith130](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/katesmith130)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/37 "2020-05-05T18:41:20Z")
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**Author:** ![katesmith130](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@katesmith130](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/katesmith130)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-a-face-mask-for-sterilization/25497/38 "2021-04-27T15:55:10Z")
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