Item

Life Expectancy

Cleaning Instructions

Chin Strap

6 months

Cleaning Frequency: 1 time per week.

1. Hand wash separately with a standard laundry detergent.  Never use bleach.
2. Line dry.  Never iron your chin strap.  Do not place in a dryer.

Filter,
Large Particle (All units)

6 months

Cleaning Frequency: 1 - 2 times per month

1. Remove filter from back of CPAP / BiPAP.
2. Place a drop of Ivory liquid in the center of the filter.
3. Rinse  thoroughly under cool running water.  Air dry.

NOTE: When placing filters back into a Respironics unit, be sure to place the black filter on top of the white filter.

Filter,
White Ultra Fine (Respironics)

30—60 days

Cleaning Frequency: NEVER
These filters are disposable and should never be cleaned.

Flexible (Gray) Tubing from CPAP to Mask

6 months

Cleaning Frequency: 1 time per month

1. Disconnect the tubing from the Mask and CPAP / BiPAP.
2. Soak tubing in a solution of mild detergent & water.
3. Rinse thoroughly under cool running water.  Air dry.

NOTE: Do not use cleaning products that contain conditioners or moisturizers because they will leave a residue.

Heated Humidifier Chambers

3 months

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

1. Remove humidification chamber from heater platform.
2. Clean the chamber with a mild dishwashing detergent & water.
3. Rinse thoroughly under cool running water.  Air dry.

NOTE: Emptying & cleaning the water chamber daily will help to prevent mold and bacteria growth.

Mask & Headgear

6 months

Cleaning Frequency: 1 - 2 times per week

1. Remove the headgear & spacer, if appropriate
2. Clean mask with "Citrus II CPAP Mask Cleaner or mild detergent & water.
3. Rinse thoroughly under cool running water.  Air dry.

NOTE: Do not use cleaning products that contain conditioners or moisturizers because they will leave a residue.

Nasal Pillows

90 days

Cleaning Frequency: 2 - 3 times per week

1. Remove the nasal pillows from the headgear appliance.
2. Clean with mild detergent & water.  Soak if necessary.
3. Rinse thoroughly under cool running water.  Air dry.

NOTE: Do not use cleaning products that contain conditioners or moisturizers because they will leave a residue.

Please refer to product user manuals for more detailed information regarding the care and use of these items.