Poll: Mask Cleaning Frequency

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.

How often do you clean your mask? With what?

Daily
30
24%
Every few days
8
6%
Weekly
18
15%
Every other week
7
6%
Monthly
4
3%
Soap & water
38
31%
Vinegar & water
6
5%
Cleaner wipes
9
7%
Other cleaner
3
2%
Never clean my mask
1
1%
 
Total votes: 124
User avatar
magentapolkadots
Posts: 73
Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:44 pm

Re: Poll: Mask Cleaning Frequency

Post by magentapolkadots » Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:27 pm

I wipe the cushion off with a baby wipe every night and disassemble/wash all the parts with diluted dish detergent on the weekend.

_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: PR S1 60 Series BiPAP Auto and sleepyhead software
Top
User avatar
millich
Posts: 353
Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:49 am

Re: Poll: Mask Cleaning Frequency

Post by millich » Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:24 pm

magentapolkadots wrote:I wipe the cushion off with a baby wipe every night and disassemble/wash all the parts with diluted dish detergent on the weekend.
Same here!

_________________
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: LIFE IS BETTER WITH CPAP!
Top
User avatar
kteague
Posts: 7781
Joined: Tue May 16, 2006 8:30 pm
Location: West and Midwest

Re: Poll: Mask Cleaning Frequency

Post by kteague » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:26 pm

Not a frequent washer - make exceptions if I have a cold.

_________________
Mask: TAP PAP Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Improved Stability Mouthpiece
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: Bleep/DreamPort for full nights, Tap Pap for shorter sessions
Top


Return to “CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board”