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Daily:

  1. Wash mask daily using a mild liquid detergent such as Ivory or Baby Shampoo to remove facial oils that may shorten the life of your mask/cushion.
    • Never use alcohol based products, bleach, lysol wipes or products containing perfumes, lotions or oils on your mask.
  2. Always let air dry.
  3. Empty humidifier chamber daily and let dry. Refill at night prior to use.

Weekly:

  1. Wash and soak mask, headgear, humidifier chamber, reusable filter and CPAP tubing in mild liquid detergent.
  2. Rinse well and allow all parts to air dry.

Every 2-3 weeks:

  1. Replace nasal pillow or nasal cushion (silicone piece that touches the nose).
  2. Replace disposable filter (if applicable).

Monthly:

  1. Soak humidifier chamber, CPAP tubing and cushion in a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts distilled water for 30 minutes. If desired, wash with soapy water afterwards and allow to air dry.
  2. Replace full mask cushion.
Every 3 Months:
  1. Ensure supplies are ordered.
Considerations:
  1. Cleaning items in the morning will allow for adequate drying time
  2. Washing your face prior to sleep time will eliminate oil build up on mask and reduce movement of mask.
Items to purchase for CPAP usage:
  1. Distilled water
  2. Baby Shampoo, ivory or other mild liquid detergent
  3. White distilled vinegar
  4. Surge protector: NO EXTENSION CORDS
  5. Optional: CPAP mask wipes, Zoey, Lumin/Lumin Bullet (sold at DSDC)