Face Funk

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Portageegal
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Face Funk

Post by Portageegal » Wed May 27, 2009 4:48 pm

I woke up this a.m. with red spots on my mask line. One of the bigger ones turned into a blister and is now all weepy. I put an anti-bacterial on it, but it still is gross. I have a relatively new gasket on my mask, but it hadn't bothered me until last night. I am going to give it a good washing and hope I can stand the mask on tonight. Wish me luck.

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Re: Face Funk

Post by Ganesha » Wed May 27, 2009 9:14 pm

Good Luck Portageegal. Let us know if you find out why you had a sudden reaction. Maybe we can learn from your experience.

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Re: Face Funk

Post by bdp522 » Thu May 28, 2009 5:32 am

You might want to soak the mask in a 1:3 vinegar and water solution for 5-10 minutes. It will help cut any soap residues and left over oils left on the mask. Of course rinse very well after soaking.

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Re: Face Funk

Post by BlackSpinner » Thu May 28, 2009 7:09 am

My mask never gets near my skin- I use a piece of fine knit cotton between me and my mask. Ha ven't had a problem since day one.

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Re: Face Funk

Post by allan1058 » Thu May 28, 2009 7:33 am

I had the same problem, i got the pad-a-cheek for my mask and it covered the forehead and bridge of my nose part and I haven't had a problem since then. check into it

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Re: Face Funk

Post by Portageegal » Thu May 28, 2009 7:51 am

Thanks. I was advised to not use the mask last night, but I am so used to it I had to. My face is much better today. I washed and rinsed the mask thouroghly yesterday. I hope I have no more problems.

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Re: Face Funk

Post by provider » Fri May 29, 2009 1:26 pm

1. Soak any new supplies (mask and tubing) in either of these solutions for 90 minutes before ever using to clean the plastic of the chemical residue left from the manufacturing process): warm water with mild soap or white vinegar and water.

2. Always wash your face before bed

3. Keep your mask cushion and parts clean

4. If all else fails try the various cotton pads available on the market.
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