CPAP Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Schedule

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wmcanally
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CPAP Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Schedule

Post by wmcanally » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:27 pm

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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Re: CPAP Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Schedule

Post by rested gal » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:46 pm

Yes, that's one way to go about it.

Different people have different cleaning routines. Here's a link to many discussions about what others do:

Links to Cleaning mask, hose, humidifier
viewtopic.php?p=567264#p567264
ResMed S9 VPAP Auto (ASV)
Humidifier: Integrated + Climate Control hose
Mask: Aeiomed Headrest (deconstructed, with homemade straps
3M painters tape over mouth
ALL LINKS by rested gal:
viewtopic.php?t=17435