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1.888.466.2570
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CPAP Equipment Cleaning & Disinfecting Schedule and Instructions
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Attention: Cleaning and Disinfecting your
respiratory equipment is essential to the life of the equipment
and to your health.
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Whenever moisture is present, from water supplies,
from body humidity, or any bodily fluid, bacteria can grow. If your
equipment is not properly cleaned and dried, bacteria builds up
and can lead to infections in your body, especially in your airway
passages. Also, the oils in your skin and the minerals in tap water
can cause premature breakdown in the materials used to manufacture
your CPAP equipment, especially your mask. Therefore, we recommend
the cleaning and disinfection schedule be followed diligently.
Daily
cleaning removes dirt and oils that may harbor germs. Disinfection
actually kills germs that may lead to infection.
Remember, always wash your hands prior to handling your CPAP equipment.
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To wash your CPAP equipment:
Only
use a mild, non-lotion detergent. Do not use soap or strong dish
washing detergents such as Dawn or Joy. Avoid detergents that use
strong perfumes or dyes. We recomend using a dishwashing detergent
like Ivory Clear, Palmolive, or Dial Anti-Bacteria for cleaning
your equipment.
To disinfect your equipment:
Mix 1/2 oz. (1 tablespoon)
of Control III with 2quarts of water in a plastic container. The
solution can be reused for up to 14 days. If the solution becomes
visibly dirty, make a fresh batch. First wash and rinse your CPAP
equipment, then soak it in the Control III solution for 10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly (allow water to run for 3 minutes) with tap water
and then allow to air dry. Cover dried parts with a clean towel
until the equipment is reassembled. To dry your CPAP tubing, hang
over a doorknob or hanger. Alternative to Control III - Wash equipment
with warm, soapy water, rinse and then soak equipment in a 50/50
solution of white distilled vinegar and water for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rinse well and dry as instructed above.
Drying Hints:
Always hang tubing away from direct
sunlight, as this will cause the tubing to become yellow, brittle
and crack over a period of time. DO NOT attach the wet tubing to
your CPAP unit to blow-dry it. The moisture from the tubing can
drain back into your machine. Moisture in your unit can cause sudden
pressure increases or short circuits.
Cleaning the CPAP unit:
- Unplug the unit before cleaning it.
- Never immerse the unit in water.
- Using a cloth slightly dampened with water and dish detergent, wipe the outside of the unit.
- Using a cloth dampened with water only, wipe the outside of the unit again.
- Use a dry cloth to wipe the unit and then let it air dry.
- Make sure the unit is thoroughly dry before plugging it in.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Humidifier:
DAILY
- Empty any remaining water after each use.
- Never immerse the unit in water.
- Wash your hands.
- Immerse the humidifier in warm, soapy water.
- Fill the humidifier with the soapy water and shake the humidifier vigorously.
- Rinse with clean water and allow to air dry.
WEEKLY
- Mix disinfecting solution (1 tablespoon disinfectant per 2 quarts water).
- Soak the humidifier in disinfectant for 10 minutes.
- Be sure the disinfectant completely covers and fills the humidifier.
- Remove the humidifier and shake out the excess solution and rinse with distilled water.
- Allow to air dry.
DO's and DON'Ts:
- Don't use alcohol-based products to clean your
mask, because it can cause the materials to become hard and brittle.
- Do follow the recomended cleaning schedule.
- Don't use any caustic or household cleaning solutions
such as bleach on your CPAP equipment.
- Do change your disposable filter frequently.
- Don't put headgear in the washer or dryer.
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CPAP Equipment Cleaning
and Disinfecting Schedule
| Equipment |
Cleaning Frequency |
Instructions |
Disinfecting Frequency |
| Non-Disposable Filters (gray) |
Weekly |
Mild soapy water, Rinse, Air Dry |
Not Required |
| Disposable Filters |
Change as needed
1 to 2 months |
Do Not Wash |
Not Required |
| Hose (without humidifier) |
Monthly |
Mild soapy water, Rinse, Air Dry |
Not Required |
| Hose (with humidifier) |
Weekly |
Mild soapy water, Rinse, Air Dry |
Once a week |
| Mask / Nasal Pillows |
Daily |
Mild soapy water, Rinse, Air Dry |
Once a week |
| Headgear |
As Needed |
Hand wash, Mild soapy water, Rinse, Dry |
Not Required |
| Humidifier |
Daily |
Empty water daily
Mild soapy water, Rinse well, Air Dry |
Once a week |
| CPAP Unit |
As Needed |
Dust with damp cloth,
No detergents or sprays |
Not Required |
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