On 18/04/2020 09:28, Kelly wrote:
I've been hoping I could find a relatively easy way to sterilise,
clean and reuse my coronavirus protection face masks, without the need
of powerful disinfectants and alcohol (which are of course also in
short supply). Then I came across this method online where a guy
reckons it's possible to do all this with just soap, hot water and a
toothbrush (it's almost as easy as washing your hands).

The guy plausibly (I thought) explains his method in a video:

https://diyjoy.com/how-to-sterilize-a-face-mask/

Could I please ask the 'experts' here in this newsgroup if they think
this is a good idea... or not?



Obviously under lockdown you will want to avoid going out to buy
disinfectant, so AIUI urine has antiviral properties. Soaking the masks
in warm urine should destroy the virus.

This article confirms the virus is not detected in urine.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(20)30200-0/fulltext

If that doesn't work try an angle grinder.