Hi all,
I clean my water/humidifier chamber about once a week with mild soap and warm/hot water. I usually dump out the extra distilled water every other day.
However, I noticed last night that there were a few tiny black specks (mold?!) on the corner of the chamber. I tried cleaning it out, but most of the black specks stayed in the corner because they seemed wedged in the plastic crease. You can barely see it now, but I am still concerned. Is there anyway I can take the chamber apart to clean it more? Should I be worried about breathing in tiny bits of potential mold??
http://imgur.com/AOYtC1N
Thank you!
black specks in water chamber
black specks in water chamber
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Re: black specks in water chamber
Try a small toothbrush or an oral irrigator such as Water Pic or generic to reach the edges and corners but be ready for a shower.
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Re: black specks in water chamber
Here's the salt trick. Check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=108168&p=1031955&hi ... k#p1031955
You can use a tooth brush or a Q-tip... whatever works to get the salt into the crevices. Sounds like you have PR tank. They're hard to clean sometimes.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=108168&p=1031955&hi ... k#p1031955
You can use a tooth brush or a Q-tip... whatever works to get the salt into the crevices. Sounds like you have PR tank. They're hard to clean sometimes.
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Re: black specks in water chamber
Strange...I haven't "cleaned" my tank for at least 6-7 months. I just refill the distilled water every other night. It's crystal clear. Yours sounds like mold.
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Re: black specks in water chamber
Thank you all for the replies!
The Water Pic idea worked great and I got rid of all the stuff I could see. However, I did discover more biofilm as I wiped the edge of the chamber with a q-tip so I imagine there will always be a small amount in there..
The chamber I have (Airsense 10, aircurve) does have that weird edge that around it that seems to never get dry and that's why I imagine stuff can grow in there. I am a bit skeptical if I can actually get sick if I clean it regularly even if some biofilm appears because it's so small and constantly blasted with vinegar or anti-bacterial soap. But still not an ideal thing to have.
Are there any other suggestions for water chambers that you can clean more easily?
The Water Pic idea worked great and I got rid of all the stuff I could see. However, I did discover more biofilm as I wiped the edge of the chamber with a q-tip so I imagine there will always be a small amount in there..
The chamber I have (Airsense 10, aircurve) does have that weird edge that around it that seems to never get dry and that's why I imagine stuff can grow in there. I am a bit skeptical if I can actually get sick if I clean it regularly even if some biofilm appears because it's so small and constantly blasted with vinegar or anti-bacterial soap. But still not an ideal thing to have.
Are there any other suggestions for water chambers that you can clean more easily?
CPAP: Resmed Airsense 10
Mask: Nasal Pillows Airfit P10
Mask: Nasal Pillows Airfit P10