Ask HN: Covid-19: Recycle N95 Masks (and Other Med Equipment)?

Soaking masks in alcohol or other methods can sterilize them. Could we not sterilize, then reuse them? This might save a great deal of money and effort.

http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/05/ask-the-expert-n95-respirator-reuse/

Similarly for other gear?