Study Recommends Hydrogen Peroxide For N95 Decontamination
Respirators can be cleaned 2-3 times before efficacy loss, NIAID says
Executive Summary
Research suggests N95 respirators used by medical staff can be safely decontaminated at least two to three times, with hydrogen peroxide vapor the most effective decontamination method.
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