weekly, with a nightly quick wipe.FaethSilverwolf wrote: ↑Sat May 12, 2018 9:27 pmSo with most of you saying you don't wash your mask or humidifyer daily like I was told to. How often do the rest of you clean those things.
When I run the CPAP to dry the hose and humidifier...
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Re: When I run the CPAP to dry the hose and humidifier...
With my current set up...
Nose piece is cleaned daily.
Humidifier tank is checked every time I fill it. If it is slimy or if I can see something is off, I will clean it. If nothing is going on I simply rinse it out and refill.
Headgear and hose covers are washed about every 2 weeks to a month.
Hose is washed and rinsed about once a month.
I should point out that I travel and have more opportunity than most to get "dirt" inside my hose because I am frequently taking everything apart and putting it back together at the next place I am staying at. I will also mention that when washing my hose I schedule it just before bed and never dry the hose. I just shake the excess out and mask up. By morning it is dry.
Nose piece is cleaned daily.
Humidifier tank is checked every time I fill it. If it is slimy or if I can see something is off, I will clean it. If nothing is going on I simply rinse it out and refill.
Headgear and hose covers are washed about every 2 weeks to a month.
Hose is washed and rinsed about once a month.
I should point out that I travel and have more opportunity than most to get "dirt" inside my hose because I am frequently taking everything apart and putting it back together at the next place I am staying at. I will also mention that when washing my hose I schedule it just before bed and never dry the hose. I just shake the excess out and mask up. By morning it is dry.
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Re: When I run the CPAP to dry the hose and humidifier...
Mask Cushion....Wipe daily with baby wipe....Wash every monthFaethSilverwolf wrote: ↑Sat May 12, 2018 9:27 pmSo with most of you saying you don't wash your mask or humidifyer daily like I was told to. How often do the rest of you clean those things.
Mask/Headgear....Mask,twice a year...Headgear, never.
Hose....Never wash
Humidifier Cup....Top off ever other night..rarely wash.
Been doing this for 10 years
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Thanks for the constant barrage of insults.chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Sat May 12, 2018 8:48 pm" . . . want to make sure that you pack your unit dry.""
Puh-leeeze!
Wrap mask and hose in a towel, and put crumpled dry paper towels inside the reservoir.
So easy than even an idiot can do it--except D.H., of course.
I really would rather have everything bone dry in the carrying case, not have damp paper towels. This is especially true given that I use distilled water at home, but am not always able to do so while traveling. Tap water or bottled water can provide a growth medium for nasty organisms. Therefore, it's best to keep everything bone dry (especially the interior of the travel bag).
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Suit yourself, but stop trying to scare people into being as paranoid as you are.
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Re: When I run the CPAP to dry the hose and humidifier...
When cleaning the mask. pay particular attention to be sure the vents are clean too.
I know the P10 pillow vents are quiet but tend to get dirty since the vents are so fine.
I know the P10 pillow vents are quiet but tend to get dirty since the vents are so fine.
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Re: When I run the CPAP to dry the hose and humidifier...
Clogged vents would really be problematic! I never had that happen, but it would be very bad if it did!prodigyplace wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 9:45 amWhen cleaning the mask. pay particular attention to be sure the vents are clean too.
I know the P10 pillow vents are quiet but tend to get dirty since the vents are so fine.
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The insults are because you're a blithering idiot, and most of the people here wish you'd forget how to log into the site.. wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 9:36 amThanks for the constant barrage of insults.chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Sat May 12, 2018 8:48 pm" . . . want to make sure that you pack your unit dry.""
Puh-leeeze!
Wrap mask and hose in a towel, and put crumpled dry paper towels inside the reservoir.
So easy than even an idiot can do it--except ., of course.
I really would rather have
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