Face Mask: Warnings | Bosch Home

Note that these recommendations cannot guarantee the complete desinfection of your mask.

White filtering facepiece mask with a valve and yellow elastic straps on a blue background

Can I desinfect my FFP mask?

Respirator masks in the category FFP cannot be cleaned or sterilised with Bosch appliances.
Only use FFP masks according to the specific manufacturer recommendations.
Do not try to wash FFP masks in a washing machine or desinfect them in a microwave or an oven.

Light-blue rectangular surgical mask with white ear loops on a blue background

Can I desinfect my surgical mask?

Surgical masks cannot be cleaned or sterilised with Bosch appliances.
Only use and clean surgical masks according to the respective manufacturer's instructions.
Do not wash surgical masks in a washing machine or desinfect them in an oven or a microwave.

Fabric masks in white, grey and pink with white ear loops displayed on a blue background

Can I desinfect my homemade mask in the washer or oven?

For DIY face masks made of regular cloth, we only recommend washing at temperatures of 60°C or higher. Select a washing programme such as Cotton 90°C, AllergyPlus 60°C, or Hygiene 60°C, available on models. These programmes maintain high temperatures for extended periods.

Always use the above programmes in combination with a bleach-containing heavy-duty detergent to achieve an anti-bacterial and virus-reducing effect.

We strongly advise against sanitising face coverings of any kind by heating them in household appliances such as ovens or microwaves.

We expressly point out these recommendations cannot guarantee the complete desinfection of your mask.