Spring is in the air, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to start thinking about doing a nice deep clean of your house.
Your place of residence isn’t the only area that needs cleaning, however. That’s why in today’s blog post, the experts at CPAP Central are addressing how to keep your CPAP mask and machine clean to keep the CPAP supplies in working order and keep you healthy and germ free.
Daily CPAP Cleaning
CPAP Central recommends that you clean off your CPAP mask with a damp cloth EVERY DAY to keep germs from building up. To make this process extremely easy, there are CPAP mask wipes available for purchase. Also, remember to empty your water chamber daily and drain any excess water that has been left in the tubing. When you’ve emptied these items, please hang them to dry.
Weekly CPAP Cleaning
To keep the CPAP mask really clean, CPAP Central would recommend that you soak your CPAP mask in warm soapy water once per week. Soaking for about 30 minutes will provide a deep clean without damaging the CPAP mask. Are you also wondering what soap to use? In our experiences, we have found the best results with mild soaps such as Ivory or Dawn dish soaps.
Monthly CPAP Cleaning
When it comes to your CPAP machine, CPAP Central recommends rinsing out the filter with warm water and wiping down the entire CPAP machine on a monthly basis. This will keep everything in working order and free of germs.
Every 6 Months
It is also widely recommended that you replace your CPAP mask every six months and your CPAP tubes every three months. Most insurance plans will cover a new CPAP mask every six months so be sure to check your insurance and take advantage of this great deal.
As always, CPAP Central is here to answer all of your CPAP therapy questions. We’re available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST on our live chat, and can walk you through purchasing the right items.