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Cleaning and Replacing Your CPAP Supplies
If you’ve been using your CPAP supplies for some time and have started noticing discolorations and leaks, you may wonder if it’s time to replace them or how to clean them. We’re here to help with that.
Maintaining Your CPAP Supplies
- 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.