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Maintaining your CPAP Supplies how to clean and when to replace

  • Mask frame system – we recommend cleaning your CPAP mask frames weekly by soaking them in warm, soapy water and air-drying them afterward.
  • Headgear – some manufacturers recommend cleaning your headgear weekly by soaking it to warm, soapy water to remove dust and oil. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and air dry afterward. Avoid placing the frame in direct sunlight. Next, we advise our patients to wipe it down using a mild disinfectant as some headgears tend to not stick if you soak it to water. You can replace your headgear every six months, as it may start to loosen up from repeated stretching.
  • Air tubing – clean your tubing weekly using warm water and mild soap to remove dust and oil. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and air dry afterward. Avoid placing the frame in direct sunlight. It is best to replace your tubing every 90 days.
  • Cushion – clean your cushion weekly using warm, soapy water to remove dust and oil. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and air dry afterward. You can replace your cushion every month. 
  • Filters – we recommend cleaning your filter once a week and replacing it every six months to ensure that the air going through your machine is clean and free from irritating particles. Some CPAP filters are disposable and should be replaced every two weeks. However, check your manufacturer’s instructions, as they may vary.

Avoid These Products When Cleaning Your CPAP Supplies

Do not use alcohol, bleach, dish detergent, and other strong-smelling products when cleaning your CPAP supplies. The vapors from these cleaning products can be harmful when inhale.

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