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klshipower wrote:You can't use dish soap, it dissolves the material the cushion is made of.

Since when does soap dissolve silicone? This is a quote from Resmed.....

"Soak components in warm water with mild liquid detergent for up to ten minutes."

Usually, dish soap is the only product we can find that does not contain a "conditioner",
usually some kind of oil, which prevents the silicone from being really clean, and clingy to skin.
Added conditioners can also contribute to skin irritation, either alone, or by the bacteria which eat it.

klshipower wrote:You can't use dish soap, it dissolves the material the cushion is made of.

By that logic one should never wash a silicone spatula (ubiquitous In many kitchens) with dish soap - correct? If not, what should one use? On the other hand, it has always been my understanding that antibacterial soap was a no-no when cleaning silicone mask parts. I have seen this stated many times but, admittedly, I have never seen a definitive reason why not. (be aware that if you google 'antibacterial' and 'silicone' without adding cpap to the search - you might be surprised with the results).

Some of the old masks had some restrictions on what you used because all of their parts weren't silicon. But, all the stuff made by Respironics and Resmed are fine with Dawn. You kindof have to pick your soap. My brother complains endlessly about a Dawn smell, so I just use vinegar (he likes pickles) and water for his stuff. Control III disinfectant costs more, but it has no odor, if that is important to you. Baby wash is popular. I HATED Palmolive. Just left everything greasy. There is no reason that you need a 'special' soap unless there is a lingering odor that bugs you.

Look carefully at the contents of your antibacterial soap.
The FDA recently banned triclosan, and you may still have it in your home.

klshipower wrote:You can't use dish soap, it dissolves the material the cushion is made of.

I believe the technical term to describe the above statement is

Hogwash

I've used Ivory dishwashing soap, Baby Shampoo and I am now using Seventh Generation natural dishwashing soap. To tell you the truth I can see no difference in any of them in regard to how long my pillows or cushions last. As far as my hose and humidifier tank I haven't cleaned them in years. I also have not had a cold or respiratory infection since going on cpap seven years ago.