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Sewing a mouthguard

Many people try to protect themselves during the Corona crisis. Be it with gloves, disinfectant or mouthguards. This is why people buy the products in large quantities. The mouth masks are not only used by private individuals. Especially the people who work in hospitals urgently need mouth masks. And this can lead to problems. Because in some shops the mouthguards are sold out or are getting scarcer. Those who may not have been able to get one need not worry. There are alternatives. You can sew or make the mouthguard yourself.

1. There are also differences in the homemade mouthguards. You can make them with different materials and tools. Let us start with the simplest method. For this you need a t-shirt, which you don't need anymore. First you try to pull the sleeve over your head. If that fits, the sleeve will also fit as a mouthguard. Then cut the sleeve off the T-shirt. And then you already have your mouth mask.
2. For the next version you will need kitchen roll, handkerchiefs, rubber bands, paper clips or wire (flexible) and tape. You will also need scissors, a hole punch and stapler, if available. The instructions for this variant can be found here.
3. For those who want something a little more demanding, there is this possibility: the materials needed are cloth (boil-proof cotton), wire (flexible) and scissors. An iron is also needed. A sewing machine would be advantageous. But of course you can also sew by hand. Here you will find instructions and further information.

But you have to keep in mind that even these alternative mouth masks do not protect us 100% from the infection with the Corona virus. But at least better than wearing nothing. Because the mask not only protects you from infection, but also reduces the danger that others may be infected with you. Furthermore you have to consider with the choice of material that you can still breathe deeply. And don't forget to wash the fabric mouth mask in the washing machine from time to time. Therefore choose boil-proof material. More videos about sewing the mouth masks yourself can be found here.

And here again the hint: The mouth mask does not guarantee the protection against infection. Nevertheless we wish you good health and take care of yourself!

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