When I got there I popped the seat to grab my mask and low and behold the ear string on one side pulled out as I was putting it on. It was useless so I turned around and went home. Later I went back with a new one and got my stuff.
But in the mean time I was thinking that if this ever happened again would there be a quick fix? Especially if it happened while in a store or some place where they are required.
So I came up with an idea that may or may not work but IMHO would be worth a try.
Enter the almighty "safety pin". A not so large one of course!
Tie the broken off end of the ear string to the safety pin and then pin the pin to the original attachment spot (or unbroken material close to it) of the ear string on the mask and close the pin.
Reapply carefully to the face. Remember it's a "safety pin" so no blood should be shed.
Better to have a spare mask on hand of course but this being the first time it's happened to me it got my brain in problem solving mode.
On the other hand I also spotted this brilliant emergency fix video as well that requires no tools or parts . . . just tighten a small "overhand knot" on the corner of the mask and you're good to go.
If I saw this before it may have saved me an extra trip today although the mask wasn't torn . . .. Hence my idea of the "safety pin fix".
