To get the best possible therapy for your sleep apnea, it’s important to properly clean your CPAP equipment on a regular basis including the mask, air tubing and humidifier tub.
The Time it takes: 5 minutes
Supplies you’ll need for cleaning:
A sink or tub
Warm, drinking-quality water (86°F/30°C)
Mild soap
A clean towel
Cleaning your CPAP Mask Cushion, Frame & Headgear
For All CPAP Masks
Unplug your CPAP machine from the power source.
Disconnect the mask and air tubing from the CPAP machine.
Disassemble your mask into 3 parts (headgear, cushion and frame).
In a sink or tub, clean your mask cushion and headgear to remove any oils. Gently rub with soap and warm, drinking-quality water. Avoid using stronger cleaning products, including dish detergents, as they may damage the mask or leave harmful residue.
Rinse again thoroughly with warm, drinking-quality water.
Place the cushion and frame on a flat surface, on top of a towel, to dry. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight.
Air Tubing Cleaning Tips
ClimateLine Air heated tube, SlimLine and standard tubing
Unplug your CPAP machine from the power source.
Disconnect the air tubing/hose from your mask and CPAP machine.
In a sink or tub, rinse the inside and outside of the air tubing with mild soap and warm, drinking-quality water. Avoid using stronger cleaning products, including dish detergents, as they may damage the air tubing or leave harmful residue.
Rinse again thoroughly with warm, drinking-quality water.
Place the air tubing on a flat surface, on top of a towel, to dry. Avoid placing in direct sunlight.
Humidifier Tub Cleaning Tips
Daily cleaning tips:
Unplug your CPAP machine from the power source.
Disconnect the humidifier tub from the CPAP machine.
In a sink or tub, rinse the humidifier tub with mild soap and warm, drinking-quality water. Avoid using stronger cleaning products, including dish detergents, as they may damage the humidifier tub or leave harmful residue.
Rinse again thoroughly with warm, drinking-quality water.
Place the humidifier tub on a flat surface, on top of a towel, to dry. Avoid placing in direct sunlight.
The humidifier tub should always be clean, clear and free of discoloration.
Weekly cleaning tips:
Once a week, soak your humidifier tub in a solution of 1-part white vinegar and 1-part water for 15-20 minutes.
After soaking, rinse thoroughly with warm, drinking-quality water.
Place the humidifier tub on a flat surface, on top of a towel, to dry. Avoid placing in direct sunlight.