Tips to keep your CPAP machines clean

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Clean your CPAP equipment

For the best therapeutic results, it is important that you keep your equipment in top condition. Regular cleaning and changing of filters, masks, full face pads and tubes is essential. Please read the following care tips and contact us if you have any questions or are not sure.

Mask and headband

At least twice a week, ideally every morning, the mask can be fitted with a headband, hose and washed hands.

Quickly but thoroughly wash the mask and headband with hot soapy water and rinse well under warm running water, squeezing out any excess water and hanging to dry overnight.

Cleaning recommendations for the ventilation pipe.

Clean the flexible hose once a week. To do this, remove the hose from the device and wash it carefully in a warm water solution with a mild detergent additive. Rinse well and hang up to dry, preferably vertically.

We recommend disinfection at regular intervals. To do this, the hose can be inserted into a solution of 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water for about 20 minutes. Then rinse well.

Cleaning recommendations for humidifiers

To avoid calcification as much as possible, you should use soft water. EC boiled, table water or distilled.

The water tank is not dishwasher safe and must therefore be cleaned by hand with a mild detergent solution. Allow to air dry.

For regular disinfection, the container can also be placed in a solution of one part vinegar and three parts water. Rinse well.

Fill the container to the indicated level indicator.

Summary of CPAP cleaning

• The mask and headband should be hand washed with a warm soapy solution at least twice a week.
• The foam filter should generally be hand washed twice a month with a mild detergent solution. However, please note the specific information provided by the manufacturer of your device.
• The humidifier water tank should be hand-rinsed twice a week with hot, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly with clean water.
• The hose can be washed in warm soapy water, rinsed well, and hung upright to dry.
• Pull the power plug and clean the housing and the humidifier of the CPAP device twice a week with a damp cloth.
• When cleaning in the morning, all parts should be dry enough at night and ready for use.
• Contact your doctor for more information.

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