Time to swap your disposable dust masks for a reusable respirator? Oliver Mark and James Andrews gear up and try out seven widely available options. Any job involving a dust mask is likely one you’ll ...

Our first independent lab test of reusable face coverings has revealed that some cloth masks are highly effective at blocking particles, but that basic single-layer masks may not be up to the job. We ...

Reusable face masks have become the norm, and no, and although restrictions will be lifted in June, it's likely we will still need to wear face coverings for the foreseeable. While surgical face masks ...

BRITS must wear a face mask in public spaces in England, including pubs, supermarkets and shops. Those who refuse to follow the rules will be slapped with a £200 fine for disobeying the rules, unless ...

REUSABLE face masks sold at Asda and Superdrug are worst for filtering out bacteria, according to new research from Which?. The consumer group carried out a test on 15 face masks looking at ...

How often should you wash a reusable face mask? And what’s the best way to store face coverings? We asked a laundry expert to explain how to keep our masks safe and ready for use. On top of the fact ...

Our latest test of reusable face coverings has shown that some can filter particles nearly or just as well as a disposable mask. But others are poor and, despite some lofty packaging claims, it can be ...

We’re here to guide you through the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up to the Life newsletter for daily tips, advice, how-tos and escapism. Face masks have become a normal part of life in the era of ...

Germs build up inside the mask very quickly (Picture: Getty) Many of us have a bad habit of not cleaning items that come into contact with our skin often enough, with the exception of clothes. Be ...