[Velvet]

Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages

I have not tried this, but I read that if you clean your glasses with shaving foam, they won't fog up.

True, I haven’t thought of that but we do have cleaners for mirrors that are anti-fog too.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by kstew43

as I wear glasses, I cannot wear a mask. My glasses steam up and I can't see. This has been happening since I was a child at Halloween....

I do however wear gloves.

I wear glasses also, I was in a medical facility recently, they gave me a PAPER mask with a wire to form around the nose area, no matter how I formed this there was leakage and some steaming of the glasses, however, with the homemade CLOTH masks this is not a problem, no steaming at all. There is a Villager selling these for $3 each, bought 4 and both my wife and I are very pleased with these. Found her on the classified ads.

[mtdjed]

Why no wearing a mask. Can't buy them anywhere. Yes I can and so wear a cloth mask but the value is being questioned. Better than nothing but some concern about 2 -3 % effective. Doubt if it is a well studied analysis.

Betsy McCaughey: Homemade Masks Only 2 Percent Effective | Newsmax.com

[billethkid]

I suspect the main reason for promoting the "almost any material will do" masks is to keep the stampede away from the surgical/hospital type.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Why no wearing a mask. Can't buy them anywhere. Yes I can and so wear a cloth mask but the value is being questioned. Better than nothing but some concern about 2 -3 % effective. Doubt if it is a well studied analysis.

Betsy McCaughey: Homemade Masks Only 2 Percent Effective | Newsmax.com

Betsy McCaughey is not a reliable source of information. She's been caught by fact-checkers making up utter fiction about anything she disagrees with, on numerous occasions since she was kicked out of the Democratic party and switched to the Liberal Party, and then to the RNC.

Newsmax is also not a reliable source of information, since it is decisively anti-vaxx, anti-science, and pro-corporate-profit ultra conservative.

Homemade masks can help prevent YOUR germs from spreading to OTHER people. That is why you would wear them, even if you believe yourself to be healthy. Since there are people who test positive for COVID-19, but have no symptoms, it is safer for the public if everyone wears a mask, so as to reduce the risk of having the virus and spreading it among the populace.

They also can help reduce your instances of touching your face, being a physical barrier between hand and face.

They might also help reduce the risk of catching germs from other people, but only marginally.

[Altavia]

At some point I'd hope It would be possible for the stores to bulk order non-medical disposable masks to dispense to those who come without.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

At some point I'd hope It would be possible for the stores to bulk order non-medical disposable masks to dispense to those who come without.

That'd be awesome. They're on short supply right now though. Even employees typically only get one per day - if they touched the mask to scratch an itch under it - or had to take it off to eat on their break - they have to re-use it.

[jet10s]

Originally Posted by sdeikenberry

Wearing any type of mask when outside or inside and around people is as much for the protection of others as much as for the person wearing it. Unless people wear a mask that filters out 0.125 micron size particles, it won't completely protect anyone from inhaling or exhaling COVID19. However, any mask certainly helps diminish the spread. So my question to all of you who choose to not wear a mask when around others is why? I do not mean this to be sarcastic, I'm looking for honest information.

you don't know what you are talking about -- we are not mandated to wear masks -- I will continue to keep my 6 foot perimeter and I won't put useless cotton on my face == hello = I worked in an OR for 30 years and I laugh everyday when I see these idiots wearing masks riding their bikes, in their golfcarts, even alone in the cars -- do you people really think that there is viral cloud with droplets of the virus ready to attack you -- ridiculous

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Whenever I have ordered anything from Amazon, I can log on, click "my orders" and then click "return item". Then, I can print out a shipping label. Sometimes, I even get a credit on my account before I even return the item. I didn't know that you can't do that with all Amazon orders. Also, if you paid with a credit card, you can dispute the charge with your bank, since you didn't get what you ordered.

Well I wish it was that way as I am accustomed to exactly what you typed. In this case the label that you print out has the return address and I get to pay the postage and they claim that the contents have been switched as I found out after I got Jacked Up. Trust me it's a total set up.

This is what Amazon classifies as a third party seller. B.S. I do business and pay my bill to Amazon and they will return the chump change #39.95 if its the last thing I do!

I have come to find out that this is a common practice with this company. They have hammered plenty of others before me. The picture and description of the item is perfect for N95 masks. Not a piece of paper with two elastic bands on them.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Well I wish it was that way as I am accustomed to exactly what you typed. In this case the label that you print out has the return address and I get to pay the postage and they claim that the contents have been switched as I found out after I got Jacked Up. Trust me it's a total set up.

This is what Amazon classifies as a third party seller. B.S. I do business and pay my bill to Amazon and they will return the chump change #39.95 if its the last thing I do!

I have come to find out that this is a common practice with this company. They have hammered plenty of others before me. The picture and description of the item is perfect for N95 masks. Not a piece of paper with two elastic bands on them.

Their return policies are pretty clear. If it isn't sold by AND shipped by Amazon, then it's considered a 3rd party sale and returns are at the discretion of the seller, not Amazon. If the seller doesn't accept returns, then there's no returns.

Amazon, in this case, is the middle-man. They take your money on behalf of the seller. They collect a fee from the sale because it was sold through their company, but they aren't the ones selling the product.

Just like buying a third-party product from walmart.com. If they aren't the actual seller, they're not responsible for refunding you if it's not a good sale. The seller is responsible for it - and only if they offer refunds and returns in their policy.

[patfla06]

I have become disenchanted with Amazon lately.
Most disposable masks are from China.
They have had a lot of price gouging.

I ended up ordering some washable masks from
Etsy. They a large amount of people making masks.

Have been home for a month. Have Instacart/Publix delivering groceries which has worked out well.

[Bowtorc]

Originally Posted by jet10s

you don't know what you are talking about -- we are not mandated to wear masks -- I will continue to keep my 6 foot perimeter and I won't put useless cotton on my face == hello = I worked in an OR for 30 years and I laugh everyday when I see these idiots wearing masks riding their bikes, in their golfcarts, even alone in the cars -- do you people really think that there is viral cloud with droplets of the virus ready to attack you -- ridiculous

A little harsh for a remark!!!

[arlenandsusan]

I don't wear a mask at all. No, it's not because I disregard others. It's because I fail to see the real need. The virus is spread by touching contaminated surfaces and then your eyes, mouth or nose. I am careful about that. Or it is spread by coughing on someone or very close, in your face contact. I believe that distancing beyond that is plenty. The whole mask thing seems like overkill to me. I realize that there are people who feel safer that way or more responsible, but I think it is their personal choice more than of any real need. I especially think people wearing masks in their cars or outside walking is totally unnecessary. To me it is my own common sense choice. I believe that realistic information is the best guideline. I realize there are lots of different opinions out there, but this is mine.

[Maryland04]

you have a door shut it and stay home

[Blackbird45]

My wife became depended on the use of a wheel chair 3 years ago.
I immediately went on a buying spree to buy anything that I figured would make life easier.
One of my purchases was the Cadillac of bidets. You can control heat of the seat & the water, also the water pressure with a pulsating mode, where you want it to concentrate the spray, it even has a dryer (it does everything short of singing you a lullaby).
In the 3 years I never really tried it.
Since the virus, what I discovered:
1. I’ve been missing out on a comfortable experience.
2. It does do a better job.
3. I’ve cut back on my use of toilet paper by 80%, if not more.
What I realized is if I had been using it instead of only using toilet paper all this time, it probably would have paid for itself.
I know there a number of these unit on the market at all different price ranges.
What I suggest if you have time on your hands, look into this alternative.
Only purchase what you believe will meet your needs.

At my last visit to my doctor’s office they supplied me a few masks to hold me until my order arrives.