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How to Clean CPAP – A Guide to Keep CPAP Equipment Cleaned and Maintained
by Clean CPAP Best CPAP maskCaring for your
CPAP equipment properly is important to keep them working in proper way and
long lasting. People often come with the question and look for answer for, “How
to Clean CPAP”.
Before start
focusing on cleaning process, it is important to know about the gadget that is
made up of several different parts like masks, tubing, headgear and humidifier
water chamber. Cleaning your equipment will take little time and effort mainly
because of most of the machines is automated.
Don’t forget to
keep in mind the requirement of basin, a towel, soft cloth, warm water and
dishcloth, if you haven’t acquired the CPAP cleaner. You should clean each
piece in proper way and dissemble the parts for a thorough clean.
Humidifier – Essential Part of Machines to Clean
CPAP Cleaning
machines that are available in the market now-a-days come with the Humidifier –
that prevents morning dry mouth and protect your nasal passages from drying
out. This component needs a daily clean to prevent calcification and the growth
of bacteria. The process of cleaning this component is far easier that starts
with detaches the chamber from the humidifier and open it and wash it with warm
soapy water. Don’t forget to rinse out the soap and place it on a dishcloth to
dry in an airy place.
Filters Are Important to Keep Properly Cleaned and
Maintained
The Filters are
equally important that draw air from the room and compress it to your pressure
settings. Most gadgets have a white disposable filter and a grey non-disposable
one as well. In case of gray non-disposable filters, you should clean it weekly
or as often as it collects debris. It is better to replace the disposable white
filters monthly and non-disposable ones every six months or as per requirement.
Keep CPAP Masks Cleaned with CPAP Wipes
Mask is also ten
most essential part of CPAP Machine – made of silicone – a gentle, comfortable
and unlikely to irritate the user. It needs special care to remain functional
overtime. Keeping mask properly cleaned is important. For this, you should wash
it each day with warm soapy water or CPAP detergent or CPAP wipe. Rinse out and
place on a towel to air dry and keep the mask away from the sunlight to prevent
the silicone from getting damaged.
It is important
to wash the chin straps and headgear in warm soapy water before air-drying and
wash the tubing once a week with warm soapy water. Keep in mind moisturizing
oils can also degrade silicone. You should ensure your face is clean and
oil-less at the time of going bed or using mask.
Proper cleaning
is important as air is humidified and filtered, but helps to keep it as clean
as you possibly can. A CPAP cleaner is recommended to ensure that you are able
to give your equipment a thorough clean. From a manufacturer and supplier of
such machines, you will also get the right solutions and step-by step guide
for, “How
to clean CPAP”.
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