CPAP therapy is supposed to make life easier. But keeping your CPAP clean is hard work. Most doctors, CPAP providers, and CPAP makers would recommend cleaning your mask, tube, and humidifier tub on a daily basis. First there are the oils and fluids that need to be washed away – those can be mostly rinsed off from your equipment during the first couple minutes of handwashing with soap and water. But then there are the little things – the bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi – that are much harder to get rid of. The little things can really build up over time. If you’re elderly, immunocompromised, or just plain sick of getting the sniffles every month, then it may be time to rethink the way you are cleaning your CPAP equipment.
One of the biggest reasons why sleep apnea patients don’t clean their equipment every day is time. People lead busy lives, and some days there just isn’t a spare half hour to dedicate to thoroughly scrubbing your equipment. With saving time and good health in mind, take a look at these convenient and effective CPAP cleaning supplies.
This remarkable sanitizing machine can considerably cut down the amount of time that you spend handwashing your equipment. The Sleep 8 kills 99% of the bacteria, viruses, and mold lurking in your equipment without using any harsh chemicals, liquids, or water.
Wipes and sprays are handy items are great to keep by your bedside. They keep your mask squeaky clean so that your cushion feels brand new each time you put it on.
This wiry tube brush will help you scrub every inch of your tube. We recommend using some soap and water to clean your hose with this brush from both ends, and then letting water run through the tube to rinse out any residues. Let your tube air dry before use.
Dishwasher Safe Humidifier Tubs
The warm, dark environment in your humidifier tub is a breeding ground for germs. If you have a load of dishes to wash every day, then you can also clean your humidifier tub every day!
Need something else? Check out the rest of our CPAP supplies available in our shop!
Although cleaning supplies are not covered by insurance, all of your fundamental CPAP supplies (masks, headgear, cushions, tubes, filters, humidifier chambers, chinstraps) are renewable on a regular basis. Check your coverage for replacement parts here:
