A CPAP device is directly used on the face. You breathe through this during your sleep. If there is any formation of mold on the device, or there is viral buildup, it can cause skin infections, rashes, redness on the skin, or even respiratory issues. Therefore, it is important that you keep it in clean and hygienic conditions to prevent the accumulation of bacteria.
Cleaning your CPAP device is simple and you can use any antibacterial solution to clean your device. Please make sure that it is a mild cleaning solution, as the device and its parts are very delicate. Using an abrasive solution to clean the parts can affect the efficiency of the equipment. After cleaning, place it on a clean paper napkin and leave it until it’s dry. Make sure that you clean your masks and equipment every morning so that it is ready by the time you use it.
It is also important to maintain CPAP accessories well. Accessories such as headgear, mask and tubing may degrade over time as you will be using them constantly.