Doctor’s 60-Second Trick Makes Any Face Mask Fit Better

As face masks have become part of daily life, people have come up with innovative ways to make them more comfortable and effective. There are tricks for masking up without hurting your ears, fogging up your glasses, or breaking out. This new tip from Olivia Cuid, M.D. could be the key to making large masks fit better around your face.

As Self reports, this hack takes 60 seconds or less and works on both disposable masks or cloth masks with ear loops. To prevent the sides of your mask from popping out—making it easier for microbes to travel in and out of the space behind it—tie both ear loops into a knot. The closer the knot is to the side of the mask, the tighter the mask will fit on your face.

Once the loops are secure, open up the mask and look for gaps where the knots meet the fabric. Close these holes by tucking them behind the loops. Now, when you wear your mask, the fabric should fit snugly against your face. You can watch Dr. Cuid demonstrate the trick in the TikTok below.

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This trick is great for people with small faces, or anyone who wants more protection from their mask. After adjusting the fit of your face mask, make sure to wash it regularly. Here's the best way to keep reusable face masks clean.