The ultimate guide to cleaning a CPAP machine (step by step)

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@TheSleepDoctor 3 ай бұрын

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@Bob-pb9qs 2 ай бұрын

1. That’s the shortest hose ever and simply “soaking it” does nothing to clean the inside. 2. You’d never use your machine if you cleaned like this daily because the hose and other parts would never be dry. 3. My manual specifically states that two pieces (the tank and one of the internal connections) can be done in the dishwasher which I do.

@olivierr8560 15 күн бұрын

1) Use distilled water, then you don't have to worry about water crap build up (No need to use vinegar) 2) If you need this machine, it will take efforts yes, but what is the alternative? In a few years, heart problems, dementia?

@TheSleepDoctor 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for listing those tips! Distilled water is recommended and maintaining a great maintenance routine will keep your equipment in tip-top shape. Thanks for watching! 😀

@gaspanda 6 ай бұрын

I rince my mask out daily but everything else once a week - sometimes less though. ..

@glendavis1266 11 ай бұрын

Best to suggest some mild soaps…..that would be helpful!

@cherylmcnutt9905 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I was thinking maybe Ivory Soap?

@Unclebillyr 9 ай бұрын

I use Johnsons and Johnsons baby soap and shampoo.

@jonw7610 7 ай бұрын

@@Unclebillyr agreed.. my tech suggested baby soap

@schereed 7 ай бұрын

I thought you were supposed to wash the hose once a week as well. This is not working for me at all 😢

@SuperDrLisa 16 күн бұрын

I use unscented Dawn.

@carnine 2 ай бұрын

How do you clean your whole CPAP everyday? 1. Become Rich 2. At this point you won’t need a job and can clean your app everyday because you have all the time in the world everyday to do whatever you want to do, including cleaning your CPAP everyday.

@deep6301 11 ай бұрын

No way I'm doing all that every day

@cherylmcnutt9905 11 ай бұрын

You will after you get a few respiratory illnesses that could put you in the hospital. Do you not wash your face and brush your teeth twice a day, and wash your hands every time you use the restroom? How is this any different? I had a good friend who had the same attitude. He cleaned his machine when he felt like it. Because he failed to properly care for the machine parts, parts of the machine failed sooner than expected, and some tiny pieces actually got into his lungs. After several weeks in the hospital (that cost a small fortune, despite having good insurance). They sent him home with a new machine, and better cleaning instructions. He worked on losing weight and getting healthier, because like you, he was too lazy to protect his health with the CPAP.

@jeanbon6084 10 ай бұрын

Lol, bullshit, part of machine going into his lungs because he didn't wash daily? I guess you are checking the electric turbine every 10h?

@dotjohnson4247 8 ай бұрын

You only clean the mouth and nose part of the mask - it can get off from the rest of the mask - and the water chamber every day. Everything else is cleaned weekly.

@MrAmanW 7 ай бұрын

@@cherylmcnutt9905 I found out the hard way it is possible to get Pneumonia if your hose, mask and tank are not cleaned properly. Since then I run baby wash soap through the hose and mask every morning and let it air dry during the day and do a deep cleaning of the hose and tank on the weekends.

@keithmiller6713 5 ай бұрын

I chose to just stop breathing at night. Better than doing this.

@IKYFL238 3 ай бұрын

I clean my tubing once a week. Change nose pillows bi-weekly, but rinse out every other day. Change filter when machine tells me to.

@kimlattimer4082 14 күн бұрын

bi-weekly? I change mine twice a year.

@bodurango Ай бұрын

I am a skeptic about cleaning my CPAP frequently. Can you show me any studies that prove that people get sick (or sicker) if they don't ? I hope you can because it might motivate me to clean things more regularly.

@TheSleepDoctor Ай бұрын

Cleaning your CPAP regularly is crucial for your health and the effectiveness of your therapy. A clean CPAP helps prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria, mold, and allergens that can impact your breathing and overall well-being. By keeping your equipment clean, you'll ensure better air quality, extend the life of your machine, and improve your sleep therapy results. Taking just a few minutes to clean it can make a big difference in how you feel!

@raymondlaroche171 Ай бұрын

Nah it’s BS dawg. I hardly clean mine. They want the parts to wear out so they can sell you more!

@Dualhammers 21 күн бұрын

@@TheSleepDoctor So you have no studies showing data that daily cleaning vs weekly cleaning has better outcomes?

@SuperDrLisa 16 күн бұрын

I've been cleaning by hand for a few months. I've gotten covid 3 times and now the flu! How do you get covid 3 time..actually 6 times. My doctor is stumped. I'm not I stopped using my SoClean. I don't care about the stupid warranty.

@MrRickonia 3 ай бұрын

2:11 Didn't she forget to say to shake the reservoir so that the vinegar solution would reach all the areas of the reservoir? Or, am I missing something?

@janicebrown3370 4 ай бұрын

I'm knew to this do I disconnect the tubing daily to air dry.

@ceuser3555 4 ай бұрын

Looks like you featured the climate air tubing, but how do you actually clean it? Do you submerge everything? It looks like it has some electronic component.

@Kaymeleon 3 ай бұрын

If you are talking about the little chip plug in at the end of the tube, that can go into the vinegar and water. But double check with your machine specifically

@kimlattimer4082 14 күн бұрын

Filter every 2 weeks? I replace mine twice a year! Just take it out and shake it a few times. Put it back in. Good as new.

@leonardshoemaker5374 5 ай бұрын

Tap water to clean,so why distilled water to use would rinsing with tap water leave microbes germs?

@ylee280 5 ай бұрын

Tap water has minerals in it. As the water is humidified and evaporates, it will eventually leave behind residue. Distilled water does not have minerals in it.

@janicebrown3370 4 ай бұрын

Do I rinse after using vinegar and water.

@hamburgrhelpless 26 күн бұрын

Yes

@dutchreb831 8 ай бұрын

where do I get the cleaning basin? That one is nice.

@precisionsoundworksstudio 7 ай бұрын

Amazon, maybe?

@greentearobin 6 ай бұрын

You could probably find one like that at a restaurant supply store. It looks like a big measuring vessel like what they use in restaurants.

@rogernorem8434 3 ай бұрын

Where can I find a clear plastic box like you used for cleaning my cpap equipment

@delphinidin Ай бұрын

You really wouldn't need it to be clear plastic. You can get a small plastic tub in the cleaning area of your local walmart/whatever and use that.

@aidou97 7 ай бұрын

Idk why the manufacturer never explained this to me

@TheSleepDoctor 6 ай бұрын

happy to help

@KingGeorgeX 5 ай бұрын

What about drying? That's the hardest part.😂

@vmobile890 3 ай бұрын

Options hang dry hook to cpap machine on lamp timer for a few hours or hold up to home vacuum cleaner before you use vacuum . Tube should be mostly dry and anything in vacuum wet should dry as you use the vacuum .

@ceuser3555 4 ай бұрын

Do you a link for the supplies?

@keithmiller6713 5 ай бұрын

No one will ever do this

@m.p.5361 Ай бұрын

Im horrible with measuring, etc and this measuring in parts is annoying. Can anyone just say how many cups and vinegar to soak all of this in?? I work seven days a week and need this to be as simple as possible.

@trishrodenbaugh1160 2 ай бұрын

Anyone have the tubing with the electrical components? Thats what I need to clean and this was no help at all 🤦‍♀️

@dandan89ful 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure .. I don't have the same cpap machine like the video.

@teresawicks-kq3bq 2 ай бұрын

I clean my water chamber, tubing, nose piece every other day. I try to remember to vinegar water chamber once a wk

@rostang50 7 ай бұрын

I'm lucky to get mine once a week

@TheSleepDoctor 6 ай бұрын

Be careful, you should try at least 3x week.

@TypicalUltraaa 7 ай бұрын

I’m a truck driver no way I can clean everyday

@joy-115 4 ай бұрын

You can wipe the mask every day with a wipe. I use Honest brand wipes

@YJSBMMAMRA 3 күн бұрын

What kind of soap

@gregnixon1296 2 ай бұрын

The replacement filters are different from the ones that come with the unit. No changing instructions are provided with the machine. Does the rough or smooth side of the filters face the machine at the air outlet?

@TheSleepDoctor Ай бұрын

Hi! For most CPAP machines, when replacing filters, the smooth side of the filter should face toward the machine (air outlet), while the rough side faces outward (air intake). However, it’s always best to double-check with the specific manual for your machine or search online for a digital manual, as filter types and placements may vary.

@gregnixon1296 Ай бұрын

@@TheSleepDoctor Thank you.

@mauricelecorre 23 күн бұрын

I tuned in to see how to clean my heated hose with electronic components. Nothing but, "check the instructions for cleaning". Otherwise it's just clean everything with soapy water.

@josephdevasia3921 3 ай бұрын

Why not wake up every hour and clean them and wear it again

@canyegane2406 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@raymondlaroche171 Ай бұрын

Haha right? I don’t think I’ve cleaned mine this year. Going to do it now, whether it needs it or not.

@hamletgomes6818 14 күн бұрын

😂😂😂.. What about when they call you and bug you to get new supplies? They know you got it last month because they see it in your profile. Then keeps asking if you cleaned your CPAP? One them asked if i do it daily. Yes, I do, when I sleeping in my dream. 😂

@a64738 6 ай бұрын

I would think the air hose would need to be cleaned a lot more often if you use it with the humidified heated air then if your run it with dry air... The air in my air hose of mine now smells stale after the first week of only a few hours use with humidified and heated (24c) air trough it...

@PrivateCitizen84 6 ай бұрын

I was having issues so I did a follow up with the Hospital. I was told not to open windows. In a cold wet enviroment most of the year. I had trouble with the non heated tube. I was getting dry mouth as the water did not last in the tank. I had water in the mask so the seal was bad going red. Maybe one two hour broken sleep on and off. I got a heated tube and can sleep five or more hours now, better seals dryer inside the mask and I don't get that smell you are on about. Think I am having problems get the right level of cleaning. Getting a lot sinus infections of late. Clean mask & tank daily, but heated tube once a week I was told. Maybe more regular cleaning with the heated tube. Maybe change filters more often.

@delphinidin Ай бұрын

Aren't we required to use distilled water for cleaning, not tap water???

@TheSleepDoctor Ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching. Yes, you're correct that distilled water is required for therapy use in your CPAP machine to prevent mineral buildup and ensure optimal performance. However, for cleaning your machine setup and accessories, using safe drinking water (tap water not mentioned) is perfectly fine. The video just focuses on the cleaning process, hope this helps clarify.