Download PAP Cleaning Schedule

Following the recommended cleaning schedule helps extend the life of your equipment and ensures you continue to receive safe, consistent, and comfortable sleep therapy.

Supplies

Cleaning Frequency

What to Do

Recommended Replacement

CPAP Frame

Daily

Wash your face before putting your mask on each night. Mask should be washed daily with warm soapy water and rinsed well. Allow to air dry on towel.

Every 3 Months

Headgear

Weekly or daily as needed

Hand wash in warm mild soapy water, rinse well and allow to air dry.

Every 6 Months

Tubing

Weekly

Wash the tube with mild soapy water, rinse well and allow to air dry.

Every 3 Months

Disposable Filters

Check every day. Take out/dust off if dirty.

Replace with new disposable filter every two weeks

Every 2 Weeks

Full Face Cushion

Every Day

Clean with mild soap and air dry.

Every Month

Nasal Cushions or Nasal Pillows

Daily

Clean with mild soap and air dry.

Every 6 Months

Humidifier Chamber

Daily

Always fill with distilled water before using. Chamber should be washed daily with warm soapy water and rinsed out well. Allow to air dry on a towel.

Every 6 Months

Reusable Foam Filter

Every 2 Weeks or as Needed

Wash in warm soapy water, rinse well and dry with a towel. Do not place wet filter back into machine.

Every 6 Months

ResMed Cleaning Tips

Supplies

Cleaning Frequency

What to Do

Recommended Replacement

Exterior of Machine

Weekly or As Needed

Wipe with damp cloth.

Every 5 years

ResMed Cleaning Tips
Respironics Cleaning Tips

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