Apologies for possibly yet another stupid question (I am full of them ), but I was hoping somebody may be able to clarify something for me.
My mother is using a ResMed Lumis 150 VPAP ST machine and we have been cleaning the mask, tubing & humidifier tub once per week using Sunlight pure soap by taking a bar of the soap, lathering it into some warm water until the water becomes soapy and then cleaning the equipment with it and rinsing it with fresh water.
It has been suggested to us recently that this isn't the best as soap can leave a residue and we have also been noticing a "film" type substance on top of the remaining water in the humidifier tub each morning, which I am unsure is related to the soap but it could be.
I have now purchased some Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid to use instead of the soap, but I am unsure if this should be used on all parts of the machine (mask, tubing and humidifier tub).
An article on the Resmed website says the below when referring to cleaning of the mask cushion, frame & headgear:
However, further down the same article, it warns NOT to use the following items to clean the mask:
Is this not contradictory or am I misunderstanding something? The link to the article on the Resmed website is here:
https://www.resmed.com/en-us/sleep-apne ... equipment/
Below is a picture of the dishwashing liquid I purchased, would anybody be able to advise me if this would be safe to clean my mother's mask, tubing and humidifier tub with, or should I use something different for any of the equipment? I really appreciate any help!
Link to the product if needed:
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/prod ... aloe-ultra
Product description from the website:
Product Details
Palmolive Ultra Strength Dishwashing Liquid Gentle Care with Aloe is Hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and gentle on sensitive skin. The formula instantly cuts through grease and contains aloe extracts.
Palmolive Ultra Strength Concentrate Dishwashing Liquid is tough on grease. Powerful grease cutting action leaves your dishes sparkling clean.
• Instantly cuts through grease
• Dermatologically tested
• Hypoallergenic
• Gentle on sensitive skin
• Concentrated dishwashing liquid
• Washes away bacteria on dishes
• Removes stuck on food
• Cleans to a sparkling shine
• 100% Recycled and recyclable bottle
• Made with aloe vera extracts
• Proudly made in Australia.
Biodegradability: The surfactants in Palmolive Ultra Strength Concentrate dishwashing liquid variants are readily biodegradable.
Please recycle me! Our bottle is 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. (Does not include cap).
Size: 950mL
Gentle Scent: Aloe
DERMATOLOGIST TESTED DISHWASHING LIQUID: Palmolive Ultra Gentle Care dishwashing liquid is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested
GENTLE ON SENSITIVE SKIN: Palmolive Ultra Strength Gentle Care Dishwashing liquid formula is gentle on sensitive skin with a low fragrance
CONCENTRATED DISHWASHING LIQUID: Palmolive Ultra Strength Gentle Care Dishwashing Liquid has a concentrated formula
MILD FRAGRANCE: Effectively cleans dishes to a sparkling shine, removes stuck on food and has a mild aloe vera scent
AUSTRALIAN MADE AND RECYCLABLE: Our bottle is proudly made in Australia from 100 percent recycled plastic and is recyclable. Does not include cap
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Ingredients
Contains anionic and non-ionic surfactants.