After considerable institutional hemming and hawing, the CDC now recommends people wear face masks in public.
A mask should be worn whenever you cannot be more than six feet apart from people. Dr. Tania Elliot National spokesperson, American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
According to Business Insider, it's important to keep cloth masks clean through careful cleaning.
Cloth masks may be machine washed. Use hot water and a heavy-duty laundry detergent, such as Persil or Tide.
If a household member is sick or has a compromised immune system, consider adding a disinfectant to the wash cycle.
Dry on the highest heat cycle in an automatic dryer, or on a drying rack in direct sunlight. Store in a covered container until you need one.
