How to clean your CPAP Mask & Supplies

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

A sink or tub

Warm, drinking-quality water (86°F/30°C)

Warm, drinking-quality water (86°F/30°C)

Mild soap

Mild soap

A clean towel

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.