Best Mask Wipes

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2021 @ 10:25 am.

Finding the Best Mask Wipes: Tips & Advice

As a user myself for several years, I can attest—keeping your mask clean can be a chore. 

Since most masks are made of soft silicone material, they need to be wiped down daily to keep facial oils and dirt from damaging the mask. 

Mask wipes are a great way to keep the mask clean, without being overly expensive. This extends the life of the mask, which saves you money down the road.

After trying out several brands over the years, I have a few tips and advice:

• The larger the container, the quicker they can dry out. Most wipes come in a sealed container—and these containers contain anywhere between 62 and 110 wipes. The larger containers are more economical, but they come with a downside: they can dry out before you finish using them. That’s because you basically use one wipe per day to clean a mask . . . and a container with 110 wipes needs to stay moist for more than three months. That can be difficult if you live in a dry climate. In this case, a smaller container with fewer wipes might be better.

• Scent or no scent? Most mask wipes are unscented, but I did try a brand or two that had a light citrus scent. The scent didn’t really affect how the wipes clean . . .  it was more of a personal preference. Some folks like the light scent, while others find it irritating to their skin.

• These wipes are for cleaning, not disinfecting. We know some folks look for antibacterial options when it comes to mask wipes, but all the wipes in this article are just for cleaning . . .  they do not disinfect.

• Look at the dispenser. Besides the wipes themselves, consider the dispenser design—you basically have a top with a sharp edge that lets you separate one wipe from the next one. I found some mask wipe dispensers were easier to use than others. I eliminated the poorest performers from consideration in this article.

Besides my own experiences, we also asked our parent readers who use a mask for sleep for their feedback. We took these experiences into account for these recommendations. Here are the top mask wipe recommendations:

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