That moves us forward to the next question which is: Which kind works best?
Spoiler alert: The candle stays lit.
But what about non-N-95 masks?
How effective are regular cloth masks, disposable masks, and bandanas?
Nye added a second TikTokvideothat tests out common mask options like a scarf and a homemade cloth mask.
Almost all the masks he tested passed the candle test, except the loose scarf.
To further understand if your mask is working, examine the material and thread count of your mask.
If you’re able to see through the mask, that’s a bad sign.
