Equipment Cleaning
Keep Your CPAP/BiPAP Equipment Clean
Regular cleaning helps keep your equipment comfortable, fresh, and working properly. Always use mild cleaning products and avoid anything that could damage your supplies or leave behind harmful residue.
Do not use cleaners containing alcohol or bleach.
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Daily
Mask / Nasal Pillows
- Wash with mild soap and warm water, or wipe clean with a premoistened wipe made specifically for PAP masks.
- Rinse thoroughly and allow to air-dry.
- Daily cleaning removes facial oils and helps your mask maintain a better seal.
Humidifier Chamber
- Empty any leftover water each morning.
- Allow the chamber to air-dry.
- Refill it with fresh distilled water at bedtime.
Tubing
- Hang the tubing after each use so any moisture can drain and the tubing can air-dry.
Weekly
Mask, Headgear, Tubing, and Humidifier Chamber
- Fill a clean sink or basin with warm water and a few drops of mild hand soap or ammonia-free dish detergent.
- Gently wash each item.
- Rinse thoroughly and allow everything to air-dry completely.
Washable Filter
- Rinse the filter with warm water.
- Gently blot it with a towel.
- Allow it to air-dry completely before placing it back in the machine.
CPAP/BiPAP Machine
- Unplug the machine before cleaning.
- Wipe the outside with a slightly damp cloth.
- Never place the machine in water.
Monthly
Humidifier Chamber
- Soak the chamber for 30 minutes in a solution of one part white vinegar and three parts tap water.
- Rinse thoroughly and allow it to air-dry.
Disposable Filter
- Replace the disposable filter.
Need New Supplies?
Regular cleaning helps keep your equipment comfortable, fresh, and working properly. Always use mild cleaning products and avoid anything that could damage your supplies or leave behind harmful residue.
Call to reorder supplies:
- Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Use the link below to order online:
Need CPAP supplies?
Our Patient Care Team will help get you the supplies you need.
Need Help?
Whether you need equipment, insurance assistance, or simply have questions, our Patient Care Team is available to assist you.