The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Reuse Your Disposable Face Mask
May 26, 2020·Shutterstock. Since disposable masks can't be effectively cleaned with soap and water like their cloth counterparts—and since spraying disinfectants on them can cause both dermatological and respiratory issues—once the virus is on them, it's likely it will continue spreading to other surfaces, potentially causing infection, until it's swapped for a new one.