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The importance of keeping your  CPAP equipment  clean cannot be stressed enough. Without proper and regular cleaning, your equipment can become covered with dirt, bacteria, mold and viruses.    Here are some quick pointers for cleaning the various parts of your machine: Mask, Cushion or Nasal Pillow :  It’s a good practice to wipe down your  mask  with a disinfectant towel every morning after you wake up. Additionally, every week be sure to clean your mask by rinsing it in soapy water and leaving it out to air dry.   Headgear :  Don’t forget to wash your  headgear  every week as well. You can also clean your head gear in the same manner that you clean your mask: with a little soapy water and a good rinse. It is important that you never use any chemicals on your headgear that can irritate your skin, such as bleach. The soft material will soak up these irritants and harm your skin. Headgear should also be air dried, NOT put in ...

Once a patient is diagnosed with sleep apnea, it becomes a traumatic experience with sleep for the patient. A patient goes through a lot of discomforts while sleeping. Buying a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) mask is the best solution to decrease sleep apnea symptoms. It also helps you get good sound sleep. It is also vital to buy the mask as per your sleeping position. There are  CPAP masks for side sleepers ,  stomach sleepers, mouth breathers, etc. You need to work with your specialist to determine an ideal mask for you depending on your sleep position.  Buying a CPAP mask is not enough. It is also important to keep it clean and well maintained. There are many ways to do so. Let’s see how you can keep your mask clean and well maintained, but before that let’s understand the importance of cleaning the CPAP machine. What’s the best way to clean the CPAP machine? When you use the machine, it collects bacteria, viruses, and other allergens. The  soclean...