Homemade mask cleaning sollution

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Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by Crazy Eddie » Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:50 am

What's a good way to clean a cpap mask without the whipes? Preferably using stuff around most households... I know hand soap pretty well doesn't work. Maybe something with baking soda?

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by LinkC » Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:01 am

Hot water and Ivory Pur liquid soap.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:24 am

Unscented dish soap (if you can find any.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by Wulfman... » Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:29 am

Good old (blue) Dawn dishwashing liquid.


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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by Stormynights » Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:46 am

I wipe down my masks with just a soft microfiber cloth and plain water. When I do a real wash I use a tiny bit of vinegar to remove the soap scum. I use Woolite on my cloth masks.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by Sir NoddinOff » Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:22 pm

These replies are all good. I would just add that I run my masks thru a solutions of Control III (once a month) for about an hour. This seems to get into the seals, the cracks and crevices which helps eliminate gunk build-up. Good for the tank and hoses too. It has a slight chemical smell afterwards, so I place a large bar of heavily scented Sandalwood soap next to the intake port of my machine for one night, then it's gone.

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https://www.cpap.com/productpage/Contro ... eaner.html

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by LinkC » Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:39 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:Unscented dish soap (if you can find any.
That's what Ivory Pur is. No scent, no color, etc.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by old dude » Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:00 pm

Johnson's Baby Shampoo.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by Tino2You » Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:27 pm

vinegar soak followed by J&J Baby Shampoo bath. Once a week.
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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by LinkC » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:16 am

Just be sure nothing you use contains alcohol. It will degrade the silicone quickly. Many "wipes" have alcohol, but you can find brands that are alcohol-free.

Other than that, there's not much that will hurt silicone.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by DiverCTHunter » Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:20 pm

Barbicide or Hydracide from your local barber supply shop. Same active ingredient as Control III
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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by hyperlexis » Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:18 am

DiverCTHunter wrote:Barbicide or Hydracide from your local barber supply shop. Same active ingredient as Control III
OMG what is in that stuff?

To the OP: Just put the mask in the sink, pour in some baby shampoo (without conditioner), wash and place on a towel to dry. Daily.

This is what the manufacturers recommend. It shouldn't be that difficult to handle.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:31 am

Long ago, I used Amway L.O.C. --DON'T!!!! It leaves an icky film.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by archangle » Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:23 pm

I've dishwashed my Swift FX and ComfortGel masks once a week or so for 8 years with no problems.

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Re: Homemade mask cleaning sollution

Post by DiverCTHunter » Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:24 am

There's always boiling, but that's more of a monthly thing.
When in doubt, open the case. Remember: If you can't open it, you don't own it!

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