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Equipment cleaning

Your BiPAP machine
Your BiPAP machine is a medical device that should be treated with care and damp dusted weekly. Always ensure your BiPAP machine is unplugged from the main supply before you clean it. Your BiPAP machine should not be stored on the floor because this is the dustiest part of a house. Air Products will service your BiPAP machine annually and as required. Please refer to your BiPAP machine instruction manual for cleaning advice.

Mask
Your entire mask should be cleaned before you first use it and then the mask and cushion should be cleaned daily with a damp facecloth to prevent a build up of grease from facial pores. Always wash your face before using your mask. Every week remove the cushion or mask shell where possible and clean in warm soapy water, rinse in clear water and allow to air dry or dry. Never use bleach, chlorine or alcohol cleaners, baby wipes or cleaning lotions with moisturisers as the mask material can degrade. Detach the headgear when washing.
Keep the mask away from direct sunlight and replace it every year.

Tubing
The connection tubing should be washed weekly in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly in clear water. Then hang the tubing over a towel rack/shower to drain and dry completely. Your tubing will be replaced every year or more frequently if it becomes damaged. If you use a humidifier you may need to clean your tubing more frequently.

Headgear
Your headgear should be replaced when there are signs of loss of tension. Hand wash your headgear every week or as required. Alternatively, put your headgear inside a pillowcase and wash on a gentle cycle and allow to air dry. Do not tumble dry your headgear as this will destroy the Velcro fastenings.

Humidifier
A humidifier should be rinsed daily and washed thoroughly once a week. Always use fresh water each night. You may need to use distilled water for your humidifier – please refer to your manufacturer’s Humidifier handbook.

Filter changing
There are usually two filters that will need to be changed. The white ultra fine filter needs to be changed every month or when it is dirty. The grey pollen filter should be washed in warm soapy water once a week and dried between a towel. Always allow the filter to dry properly before re-installing into your NIV machine.