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Re:Stanford researchers confirm N95 masks can be sterilized ... by brianstorms on Friday March 27, 2020 @06:20PM (#22707443)
I'm confused by all the disclaimers regarding home ovens. WHY NOT a home oven, what is the scientific reason? I've been baking N95s on a tray in our kitchen oven at 170F for ~20-30 min and reusing. These articles seem to suggest that's a bad idea but do not say WHY. Would love to know WHY.
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Re:Stanford researchers confirm N95 masks can be sterilized ... by cjbprime on Tuesday March 31, 2020 @11:56PM (#22745493)
Perhaps just because of the step where you bring the contaminated N95 into your home kitchen and handle it there, before it enters the oven? This sounds tricky to get right.
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