Daily Care of CPAP Equipment

Each morning wipe your nasal pillows or the gel/cushion portion of your mask with a warm wet wash cloth.

If you are getting a build up of facial oils causing irritation on the gel/cushion portion of your mask or nasal pillows, daily washing with soapy water may be necessary.

NEVER use alcohol on the mask or nasal pillows.

Empty the water in the humidifier chamber daily, letting it air dry all day. Refill with distilled water before using at night.

Weekly Care

Wash long tubing, gray/black foam filter, headgear and full mask with warm soapy water. Be sure to use a pure soap such as Ivory, Neutrogena or Jergens. (Anti-bacterial or skin softening soap is not recommended)

Rinse well and allow to air dry all day.

Note that headgear can be machine washed, but it is best to wash by hand.

CAUTION: Do not place any equipment in the dishwasher.

Wipe machine with soft, damp cloth.

Replace white paper filters every two weeks.

All nasal pillows are replaced every two weeks along with some mask gels. Others are replaced once a month.

Monthly Care

If desired you may wash your long tubing in 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water. Be sure to rinse well and wash in warm soapy water after. Again rinse well. This will help insure that your tubing stays as clean as possible until it can be replaced. (Every 3 months)

Make sure that the PAP machine is plugged into a grounded outlet

Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position

Make sure that the wall outlet has power.

If there is no pressure coming from your machine:

Make sure that the inlet filter is clean and unblocked

Make sure that the cooling fan is unblocked and that air is flowing freely

Make sure that all tubing is securely connected.