CPAP Mask & Humidifier Cleaning Guide: Ensure Hygiene & Effectiveness

1. Wash your CPAP mask every day.

* Remove the mask from your CPAP machine and disassemble it.

* Wash the mask and headgear in warm, soapy water.

* Rinse the mask thoroughly and allow it to air dry.

2. Clean your CPAP water tank once a week.

* Remove the water tank from your CPAP machine.

* Empty the water tank and rinse it with warm, soapy water.

* Use a soft cloth to clean the inside of the water tank.

* Rinse the water tank thoroughly and allow it to air dry.

3. Clean your CPAP humidifier chamber once a week.

* Remove the humidifier chamber from your CPAP machine.

* Empty the humidifier chamber and rinse it with warm, soapy water.

* Use a soft cloth to clean the inside of the humidifier chamber.

* Rinse the humidifier chamber thoroughly and allow it to air dry.

4. Clean your CPAP tubing once a week.

* Disconnect the tubing from your CPAP machine.

* Soak the tubing in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes.

* Use a soft cloth to clean the inside of the tubing.

* Rinse the tubing thoroughly and hang it to dry.

5. Clean your CPAP filters once a month.

* Remove the filters from your CPAP machine.

* Rinse the filters with warm water.

* Allow the filters to air dry.

6. Clean your CPAP machine every six months.

* Unplug your CPAP machine and disconnect all of the tubing and accessories.

* Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the CPAP machine.

* Use a can of compressed air to clean the inside of the CPAP machine.

* Plug in your CPAP machine and reconnect all of the tubing and accessories.