cpap cleaning

[kbarrion]

hello all,

my mother in-law is traveling out of the country and her doctor reccomended a loaner portable CPAP machine, does anyone know of the cleaning procedure used for the machines? or have used a loaner before. please let me know of any informaton you may have. thank you.

[jhurst747]

Just some decent anti-bacterial soap or solution will do the trick. She may want to get a package of the CPAP cleaning wipes and pack them in a ziplock bag since those are very handy and make life easier than having to use a sink and soap to clean the working parts.

[Wulfman]

You didn't say which CPAP machine or if you were also talking about the masks, humidifier, hose, etc........

Probably wouldn NOT be a good idea to wash the CPAP MACHINE with soap and water, though. Just the removable foam filter if it's a "loaner". If there's also a humidifier, try to use distilled water and rinse out the humidifier chamber (after removing it from the machine).

Den

[jhurst747]

Did you really think I was implying to wash a piece of electrical equipment?

[Wulfman]

Did you really think I was implying to wash a piece of electrical equipment?

Well, the original poster did say "......does anyone know of the cleaning procedure used for the machines?"

Just trying to be on the cautious side.

Dem

[Babette]

So, your saying I should quit just putting the entire machine in the dishwasher once a week?

Gee Den, you're such a hard liner...

Yeah, Den's makin' sure. It's a good thing to do with sleep-deprived folks. Thanks Den for looking out for the newbies!

LOL,
Babs

[Wulfman]

So, your saying I should quit just putting the entire machine in the dishwasher once a week?

Gee Den, you're such a hard liner...

Yeah, Den's makin' sure. It's a good thing to do with sleep-deprived folks. Thanks Den for looking out for the newbies!

LOL,
Babs

Probably would be a good idea to unplug it first, ya think?

A little CYA never hurts........you just never know......


Den

[kbarrion]

THANKS DEN,
that is exactly what i was looking for, it's just a little scary to think if it had not been cleaned properly. I practice respiratory thepary, but we have different procedures in the hospital than home care situations. the info was really helpful!

[Wulfman]

Welcome to the forum.
Please feel free to join in. We have a number of "professionals" that hang out here......so don't be bashful.

Den