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brightcrow wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:43 pm

I’d rather not be too graphic, but my nasal passages are scabbed, bleeding, and raw. My Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist confirmed it was definitely related to the CPAP and nasal pillows.

In the OP, you say it's an infection. What did the ENT prescribe?

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:49 pm

I had been previously using Palmolive Free and Clear up to now, but read the Resmed recommendations which scared me enough to try another product.

You've been using Palmolive Free and Clear for years without incident.

Switch back.

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:43 pm

I’m so tired of sparring with people here.

Then quit.

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:43 pm

Everybody is so darn sure they know exactly what they’re talking about and that anyone else is wrong.

Because we have years more experience.

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:43 pm

How about looking at this as public service announcement for those who care!

Because it is *bad* "advice", because it doesn't work.

Mild detergent *will not harm silicone*, in fact, just the opposite, it removes oils very well, and it is the oils that will harm the silicone, look it up, do some research with chemical manufacturers.

Likewise, alcohol is fine to use on silicone.

If you just want to post whatever and have people now at your feet for blessing them with your presence, you'll be a lot happier somewhere else.

If you post here, be prepared to be corrected.

Consider, reamed wants to sell you more masks, more cushions, are they really going to tell you how to make your mask cushions last for *years*? Maybe, maybe not.

Thanks so much for this discussion. I have just had to switch to a ResMed ASV because of the Phillips recall and after reading all the new manuals was also baffled by the not using Dawn liquid comment, since I have been using just that daily for7 years. (mask, humidifier tub, nose plugs - I use the Oracle mouth mask). I never smell any residue and I rinse thoroughly. I do notice that over time the clear silicone mouth gasket does start to tun milky after a while, but I typically use this mask for a few years before replacement!

Agreed, Photonic.
After all, the OP never came back to tell us what his real problem was.
Regular posters use what works for years, and are eager to share what works.
The "instant experts" show up from time to time,
and all we can do is correct the bad information, because we pay it forward.
(((I will not use Tide, because I hate the scent--and it makes me sneeze.)))
But that's just me . . .

photonic wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:49 am

was also baffled by the not using Dawn liquid comment,

I have no clue about "not using Dawn" since I have used it for years. works great.

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:43 pm

. . .
as public service announcement . . .

Public service is not spreading stupid crap over the internet.

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:49 pm

brightcrow wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:43 pm

. . .
as public service announcement . . .

Public service is not spreading stupid crap over the internet.

Bravo, most excellent frog.

7th Generation Free and Clear dishwashing liquid for mask,hose and tank. Soak at least 20 minutes and rinse in hot water once a week. Never had a problem.

Bubba in NC wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:37 pm

7th Generation Free and Clear dishwashing liquid for mask,hose and tank. Soak at least 20 minutes and rinse in hot water once a week. Never had a problem.

Less is better--easier on the silicone.
Soaking trashed my first set of nasal pillows--so much scum I had to throw them away.