How to Clean Your CPAP Mask – A Step-by-Step Guide

Last week we talked about the importance of keeping your CPAP mask clean, and how doing so can greatly help with your sleep apnea treatments. Today we discuss the best way to clean your mask. By following proper protocol, you can work toward a germ-free mask and effective treatments every time you head to bed.

Supplies

Before you get started, ensure you have everything on hand for a proper mask cleaning. You'll need either CPAP mask wipes, or quick access to a sink, gentle liquid soap, a clean dry towel, and a washcloth or soft-bristled brush (optional). 

Getting Started

Each morning after waking up, take your mask apart. This should only take a few seconds; you can find instructions on the user guide, if needed. This includes pulling apart tubes, headgear, extra pads, and soft sleeves. Wipe down each of these sections thoroughly with careful attention to remove facial oils, and any other grime that has built up. Though sections might not feel or look dirty after a single night's use, daily cleaning is the best way to ensure you're breathing clean air as you sleep. This routine will also prevent a thick germ build up from taking root.

If you're using soap and water, turn on warm water (not hot) and start wiping down each piece with a gentle soap. You can use a cloth or a soft brush to reach nooks and crannies. (If you are using wipes, once a week you should rinse tubes with soap and water to clean these hard-to-reach places.)

Then it's time to go back and check your work – look for remaining dirt or soap that wasn't thoroughly rinsed. Dry with a clean towel and let parts sit flat so they can dry. Keep out of direct sunlight, and remember it will take longer for the insides of tubes to fully air out.

Cleaning your CPAP mask is a simple process, and it's one that will allow you to get better use out of your nightly treatments. Start cleaning your mask for a better way to gain sleep apnea relief. 

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New Product: Mist O’Clock, a Dual Clock and Humidifier

Are you in need of a humidifier? What about a clock? Why not combine both needs into a single product, the Mist O’Clock. Contour Living’s new product combines the best of your time-telling and moisture-providing needs. Simply fill the tank with water, find a home, and enjoy humidity and punctuality all at once. Not only is this product small and compact so it can fit in any bedroom corner, it puts out a steady stream of moisture for those cool, dry months. You can even opt for the clock-only side for the summer.

The Mist O’Clock humidifier also hosts nature sounds – for those who prefer to be soothed to sleep – and sections to display the date, time, and room temperature. Or use the snooze button so you can awaken gradually each morning. Look to its gentle lighting to find your way around, or opt for changing colors (seven rotating hues)
when falling asleep each night. But most importantly, the humidifier safely and effectively adds moisture to the air.

Additional Mist O’Clock Features

• Small and compact size makes it great for offices, dorms, or traveling.
• Choose from six available nature sounds for a natural way to relax each evening.
• When humidifying throughout the night, the Mist O’Clock is “whisper quiet,” so a to not wake you from deep sleep.
• Power your model through a wall outlet, or plug its USB adapter into a computer for moisture while you work. Even when wall outlets are scarce.
• Each Mist O’Clock comes with a three-year warranty.

Whether looking for a perfect gift or needing a new way to humidify the air, this clock combo has everything you need. Use it for a reliable travel clock and alarm, or to keep your sleeping quarters humidified each and every night.

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