CPAP Machine

Keeping information technology clean: CPAP hygiene

Proper upkeep of your CPAP machine tin aid ensure the device functions properly

CPAP CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Along with proper CPAP cleaning it is recommended that you lot replace your mask, tubing and filters once very iii months and more frequently if y'all are sick.

DAILY CLEANING

Do not use moisturizing soaps, bleach, scented oils, chlorine, or alcohol-based solutions to make clean your supplies. These solutions may cause irritation to your peel and lungs and may reduce the life of your products. Dawn Dish soap or Comparable works all-time for daily cleaning.

**If you've been ill, information technology'due south smart to wash your mask, tubing, humidifier and filter daily until your cold, flu or virus symptoms are gone. That can aid reduce the amount of time you lot spend nether the atmospheric condition.

  • Before using your mask -wash your face daily with soap and h2o to remove excess facial oils.
  • Wipe downwardly your mask (including areas that come in contact with your skin) using a damp towel with soap and warm water. This volition remove any oils, dead pare cells, and sweat on the mask that can affect the quality of the seal. Gently rinse with a clean towel and let the mask air-dry out of directly sunlight.
  • You can also use unscented baby wipes or pre-moistened towels designed specifically for cleaning CPAP masks, which are bachelor on-line. DO NOT Utilise CLOROX OR DISINFECTING WIPES.
  • If your unit has a humidifier, empty any leftover water instead of letting in sit in the unit all mean solar day. Refill the humidifier with clean, distilled h2o right before bedtime for optimal utilize

WEEKLY (OR More FREQUENT) CLEANING

  • Your mask and tubing need a full bath at least once a calendar week to go along it gratuitous of dust, bacteria, and germs. (During COVID-xix or any other flu/virus we recommend more frequent cleaning)
  • Clean the CPAP tubing, nasal mask, and headgear in a bathroom sink filled with warm water and a few drops of ammonia-free, balmy dish detergent. Avoid using stronger cleaning products, as they may damage the mask or exit harmful residue. Swirl all parts around for nigh five minutes, rinse well and permit air dry during the twenty-four hour period. Hang the tubing over the shower rod, on a towel rack or in the laundry room to ensure all the water drips out.
  • The mask and headgear can exist air-stale on a towel or hung on a claw or hanger.
  • You should also wipe down your CPAP car with a damp cloth. Ensure the unit of measurement is unplugged. The towel shouldn't be too clammy or wet, as water could become into the auto.
  • Clean the filter by removing it and rinsing information technology in warm tap water. Run information technology under the water and squeeze to make sure there is no grit. So blot down the filter with a towel.
  • Exercise not launder your machine's white filter, if one is nowadays—those are disposable and should be replaced every ii weeks. If you lot are recovering from being ill, we recommend changing the filter sooner.
  • If your CPAP has a humidifier, that also needs to be cleaned weekly. Empty any remaining h2o and then launder the water chamber in the sink with warm soapy water. Rinse well and drain out every bit much of the water as possible. Let the sleeping accommodation air-dry before placing it back into the CPAP unit.
  • Every other calendar week y'all should disinfect the humidifier. Do that by soaking it in a solution of ane-part vinegar to five parts water for 30 minutes, thoroughly rinsing and and so placing in your dishwasher'southward pinnacle rack for washing. And continue information technology clean by using only distilled water to prevent mineral deposits that can build upwardly and cause damage to your machine.

IMPORTANT TIPS

  • Make caring for your CPAP equipment part of your morning routine.
  • Go along machine and accessories out of direct sunlight to avert damaging them.
  • Never use bleach to clean accessories.
  • Place machine on a level surface and away from curtains that may interfere with the air intake.
  • Keep track of when yous should order replacement parts for your mask and accessories then that you always get the most out of your CPAP. You lot can also sign up for Machine Supply by contacting our DME section at [email protected]

**The following are examples of soap that may exist used: Johnson & Johnson infant soap, Ivory soap (plain).

With a little budget, your CPAP can go along to help you lot exhale better for a long time. Only a few minutes a mean solar day tin can help keep your CPAP running efficiently for years to come.

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