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In reply to the discussion: VERIFY: Sanitize your cloth masks in the washing machine, not the microwave [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,638 posts)40. Yes, it depends on what materials the elastic is made from, although...
even natural rubber is good to around 180 deg-F. Spandex and others would be different.
By your numbers, someone with an accurate kitchen thermometer could perhaps do 150 deg-F for two or three minutes and be safe. Best to agitate well though, in case of air bubbles or just give it more time (say, 5-minutes).
Would you please share where the test data you described (2 minutes at 140F) originated? I looked into that back in February (for food preparation at the time) and found little specific data for COVID-19, I assume because it's novel. Would love to have your reference to study and bookmark.
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VERIFY: Sanitize your cloth masks in the washing machine, not the microwave [View all]
SheltieLover
Apr 2020
OP
This virus can not survive the digestive process. At least it hasn't been found to so far
uppityperson
Apr 2020
#33
yes hand wash, maybe put em in a pan with soapy water and boil a minute or two nt
msongs
Apr 2020
#25
That's what I do. Soap it up well with warm water and lots of bubbles, wash and scrub it by hand,
Nay
Apr 2020
#30
Any virus in the oven would die and you could always turn it up to a higher setting to be sure
hardluck
Apr 2020
#24
Soap and water works. I think many people believe it's too good to be true.
KY_EnviroGuy
Apr 2020
#9
I have a food steamer that I use to reheat food rather than use the microwave
kimbutgar
Apr 2020
#23
Coronavis is protected by a layer of 'fat' that detergent or soap just destroys.
applegrove
Apr 2020
#39
Also, the notion that microwave ovens are "tuned to water" is a popular myth
jberryhill
Apr 2020
#53