I came on UA-cam looking for information on cleaning my CPAP machine and equipment. I've developed a persistent dry cough which got worse and after four months found it to be my therapy. I was never told about the filter. Omg when I opened the side panel and saw the state of the filter I never knew existed 😳😭 I've cleaned it and ordered new filters. I then cleaned the tubing (all tubing) with the vinegar solution. I was also told by sleep clinic to use cool boiled water but in fact are meant to use distilled. No wonder my lungs got infected with the grubby filter I never knew about for two years!! I now have new parts and have disinfected everything. I don't know whether it will prevent further lung problems as I will not use my machine until I receive the new filters and my distilled water delivered. Thanks for your no nonsense straight to it info without all the faff From an informed user from the UK
I was getting a whistling sound on startup. On examination and experimentation discovered it was a leaky seal between the top and bottom of the water container. After refilling the reservoir and closing it, by tilting it to wet the sealing gasket was enough to eliminate the whistling.
Mike: I have this unit. I changed out the filter, hose, reservoir, mask and mask holder all at once. I got a lung infection. I can not find information where or how to clean the pump portion of the machine. I know I can't use water or other liquid and it seems like the manufacture isn't interested in helping me. Have you ever used o3 sanitizing gas on a Resmed 10? I would have to make a nozzle for the air intake or enclose the unit in a bag.
I'd wash it as often as possible or every use. once washed leave it to air dry. by bad time everything you washed will be ready. small price tray for your own life
How long can you use mask and tubbing along with humidifier chamber if you clean them good can u use them long time or you have to buy new every few months?
My CPAP supplier says it's safest to change the filter every two weeks; the mask, once a month; the tubing every 3 months and the chamber every 3-6 months. Not worth getting a respiratory issues. Been working for me for about 18 years now. Works for me! Best regards 😊
Appreciate the video. You mention that after a fair amount of use that dust etc can build up within the machine and cause whinging/whistling. I’m currently having this problem with my machine, the whistling/whining is very faint, but once I hear it of a night I can’t hear anything else. I’ve made sure it’s not the hose, mask or humidifier chamber (still whistles with side cover instead of chamber installed) Any suggestions would be great? I
Reach out to your DME company too see if your pap is still under warranty. Some of the S10s have a whiny noise that becomes prevalent after the pressure increases. It's not the norm.. If this is the case Resmed will replace your pap at no charge as long as it is under the manufacturing warranty.
@102010j2J Every time mine begins to whistle, I simply pull out the humidifier, and close it in again, but quickly and firmly. Stops the whistling. I think it could indicate a slight problem with the seals, which is rectified by the action stated above.
Hi, I have a message that the turbine is at the end of its life.(Resmed Airsense 10) I changed the turbine, but I still have the message. How to reset it to stop having this message. THANKS Serge
When I picked up my machine, the lady told me to just use Johnson’s Baby Shampoo DAILY for cleaning the hose, mask and humidifier. Well I haven’t always been daily and haven’t always emptied the humidifier. But I’m gonna give that vinegar a go and see if it will get rid of what would seem to be a mold smell that’s killing me every night IN SPITE of cleaning. Smells like J&J bb shampoo and whatever…MOLD😝!!
Hi Mike. I recently bought a res-med heated tube but I am a bit concerned about cleaning it. I fear regular-type cleaning will damage the connector pins on the end that plugs into my CPAP. How can I do this without damaging the connector pins?
@spqr701 This is a great question. We have used mild liquid soap, rising thoroughly and hanging to dry with the heated tubes and never had an issue. Yes, the heated tubes do have that electrical piece but we have never had a problem reported to us. We hope that helps.
I would like to know if you really need to buy the $300 So Clean Machine to clean the inside of the machine? I don't see the purpose when it's the filter, hose, tank and nose piece that gets cleaned as you stated in your video. Please advise me. Thank You.
Hi Patricia, you don't necessarily need and cleaning device like that. In fact it sometimes can void your CPAP warranty. I use good old soap and water.😀
I do nor have the time in the morning before work to follow the daily cleaning process. Attempting to do so at the beginning of my therapy made me feel extremely stressed, which felt dangerous to my health. Waiting until getting home from work didn't leave enough time for all the components to dry before using that night. I feel like the SoClean saved my sanity & maybe even my life! And now it voids the warranty. Signed, One Very Unhappy Camper With No Acceptable or FDA Approved Solution.
Does anyone know how to disconnect the elbow from the hose so that it can be cleaned? I can't seem to be able to disconnect it. I am new at this. Can anyone help me?
Why does mine make gurgling noises sometimes? It sounds like it's in the hose and I do use a high number on humidity ( which sometimes still doesn't help) and I'm a terrible mouth-breather. I use a chin strap cinched up as tight as I dare already. I'm a side sleeper if that makes a difference. I'm new to this would also like to know what masks other side sleepers use.
That gurgling sound is a sign of "rainout." It's great that you have increased the humidity! In the morning or after using your CPAP, shake out the hose and hang it to dry. Before you go to bed, make sure there's no water in the hose. First attach the hose to the machine. Put your mask on with the attachment for the climate line. LAST, attach the climate line to the small attachment on your mask. Works like a charm! Sleep well 😊
💥🙋♂️‼️ I have noticed on my water tank, it accumulates a discolored pinkish mist in the corner of the plastic. I wash it ,and it comes off but not %100. Is this something I need to be concerned about if I'm actually breathing this in? I do order new tanks the moment I noticed it. But it does happens from time to time. Can anyone tell me what that can be? Thank u!
It so is mold. I only see pink mold in my bathroom sink around the drain. Act on getting rid of that immediately. Some people suggest soap and water and some use a white vinegar/water solution. I have two reservoir containers and swap them out every day but thanks to these videos I inspected both and one had a black something on the soft gasket inside which last night was not possible to remove. I will request a replacement later today. Good luck.
Mold. I was lax when first using mine and discovered some mold in my tank. Since then I’ve made sure to clean the tank regularly, and use distilled water, or RO water when distilled not available. I try to keep everything clean, replace filter when getting dusty, wash hoses and nasal pillows regularly and replace them and head strap every couple years. I’ve been using it for about 8 years and no significant issues. I mostly use vinegar/water to clean tank and hoses, and found weekly cleaning works for me.
Thanks for asking. It definitely can vary depending on how well it is taken care of. Make sure to change your filters close to the recommended every two weeks. Even if you are paying out of pocket for those, they should only run a few dollars a piece. Keeping these clean will help filter out dust that can affect the life of your machine. I would say you should be able to get anywhere from 5-8 years on the Resmed machine at least.
I don't see a need to do it weekly if you are not putting water in it. Maybe just rinse it monthly to keep dust away. What ever makes you comfortable I think would be just fine.😀
You can get them from your local DME supplier or just by searching online for hypoallergenic filters for Resmed. There a quite a few online options that come up.
Clare Whitehead Please give me the proportion of white vinegar to water to make the cleaning fluid for use on CPAP components. I couldn’t hear adequately the description spoken on the sound track of the video. Which components need cleaning with the vinegar solution?
Your local home medical equipment company should carry resmed approved filters. That might be a good place to start. You can also search online for Resmed filters as well.
Has anyone used denture tablets to do a good once a week sanitize after a good clean Seem like it would be better then vinegar and like one of the comments says listerine which was originally a floor cleaner history lesson for today
Do you mean the actual machine?… you don’t. The only thing on the actual machine itself you clean is changing the filter now & then (1st part in the video) & maybe wiping the exterior of the machine down with a dry or damp cloth now & then (like you would with stuff in the home when it gets dusty), you don’t clean the actual machine itself. You only clean the “attachments”…. Rule of thumb I use is basically if it can disconnect (except for the power cord & SD card of course), it gets cleaned. If it doesn’t disconnect from the machine, it’s not supposed to get cleaned. My understanding is, the motors ect inside are in completely sealed units which makes them quieter & prevents easy damage from bumping with water in the humidifier ect so basically, there’s nothing inside the machine to clean, it’s all sealed off. On mg man’s AirSense 10 (same machine in the video by the looks of it), when I take the humidifier out & look inside there, it’s just a sealed off cavity. I cover that cavity with a clean hand towel when I take the humidifier out for cleaning just to prevent dust or flying cat fur entering but even that’s probably overkill. The machine is basically all sealed off. There’s nothing passing inside to clean. It’s just a sealed off motor, computer, SD card reader & power thing in there. Any air outside just passed through the filter & straight into the tube (I think that’s why filters are always located right next to the tube plug-in). Air breathed out comes out the air holes in the masks & in the tube a bit… When he mentions insufficient filters causing dust build up & a whining noise over time, I think he’s maybe talking about that filter compartment itself? It’d make sense if that compartment & filter is all clogged up, it’d make a whining noise as it’s pulling the air through cause the machines aren’t designed for us to access the inside cause there’s supposed to be no need? That’s probably a super long way of explaining but I wondered the same thing myself before buying the 1st machine & that’s what a bunch of research told me so wanted to save you the time & concern 😅💜
No bs just straight to the point. Exactly what I was after. Thanks mate!
I came on UA-cam looking for information on cleaning my CPAP machine and equipment. I've developed a persistent dry cough which got worse and after four months found it to be my therapy. I was never told about the filter. Omg when I opened the side panel and saw the state of the filter I never knew existed 😳😭 I've cleaned it and ordered new filters. I then cleaned the tubing (all tubing) with the vinegar solution. I was also told by sleep clinic to use cool boiled water but in fact are meant to use distilled. No wonder my lungs got infected with the grubby filter I never knew about for two years!! I now have new parts and have disinfected everything. I don't know whether it will prevent further lung problems as I will not use my machine until I receive the new filters and my distilled water delivered.
Thanks for your no nonsense straight to it info without all the faff
From an informed user from the UK
Simple and to the point. Thank you so much.
Thank you, .....you answered precisely what I was looking for (if you can get the electrical part wet.) Thank you so much!!!
Thanks AC, glad to help!
I was getting a whistling sound on startup. On examination and experimentation discovered it was a leaky seal between the top and bottom of the water container. After refilling the reservoir and closing it, by tilting it to wet the sealing gasket was enough to eliminate the whistling.
Mike, you say that the electrical tab can get wet. Does that mean that it is ok to submerge it in the soapy water or water/vinegar solution?
Esses filtros não libertam pequenas fibras que podem acabar nos nosso pulmoes? Reparei que os filtros são pequenos fios que se soltam facilmente.
Wow Mark, I just saw your cleaning vedio. great job thank for the info.
Thank you sir this helped a lot ❤😊😊
Oh good! So glad I could help.
Just curious, what should be used to clean inside of the actual machine where the water chamber goes and connects to the machine?
Which hypoallergenic filter do you suggest? Brand?
Great video, I was worried about getting electrical connector on tube wet, I didn’t now. 👍👍👍
Thanks Chris, glad to help!
Where does one get the hypo-allergenic filters you talked about?
Awesome video, easy to follow and understand, thanks!
Thank you!
Mike: I have this unit. I changed out the filter, hose, reservoir, mask and mask holder all at once. I got a lung infection. I can not find information where or how to clean the pump portion of the machine. I know I can't use water or other liquid and it seems like the manufacture isn't interested in helping me. Have you ever used o3 sanitizing gas on a Resmed 10? I would have to make a nozzle for the air intake or enclose the unit in a bag.
Why do you need to replace the hose every 3 months? Unfortunately in our country its not easily accessible and quite expensive.
listerine and water cleans it amazing
Alcohol isn't good for it
Awesome video straight to the point
Thanks Randy! I really appreciate that 🙏
Thank you! It seemed impossible to do this. Why wouldn’t they say this in the instructions? (Not a question for you.)
Can you use alcohol free wipes? And on which components?
Yes, wipes without alcohol are great!
Oh and as far as which components, really anything you can wipe is ok to do so.
How long should the tubing soak in the water vinegar solution?
Just long enough that you can wash off any hard water build up. Usually, a few hours works for me.
Do i take the machine apart and clean the motor?
Good Question, you won't need to do that. Just keep your filters changed out and your device should run well for a long time:)
So it is okay to soak the entire climate air tubing?
Can you just leave the beatable tubing plugged in except for the cleansing once a week? Or does unplugging it allow it to better air out?
I'd wash it as often as possible or every use. once washed leave it to air dry. by bad time everything you washed will be ready. small price tray for your own life
I hang the tubing or climate line to dry every morning or anytime after using.
How often do you recommend shaving your arms?
How long can you use mask and tubbing along with humidifier chamber if you clean them good can u use them long time or you have to buy new every few months?
My CPAP supplier says it's safest to change the filter every two weeks; the mask, once a month; the tubing every 3 months and the chamber every 3-6 months. Not worth getting a respiratory issues. Been working for me for about 18 years now. Works for me! Best regards 😊
Where can I purchase hypoallergenic filters? Thank you!
what sort of mild detergent do you recommend?
My CPAP supplier suggested using baby shampoo 😊
Appreciate the video. You mention that after a fair amount of use that dust etc can build up within the machine and cause whinging/whistling. I’m currently having this problem with my machine, the whistling/whining is very faint, but once I hear it of a night I can’t hear anything else. I’ve made sure it’s not the hose, mask or humidifier chamber (still whistles with side cover instead of chamber installed)
Any suggestions would be great?
I
Reach out to your DME company too see if your pap is still under warranty. Some of the S10s have a whiny noise that becomes prevalent after the pressure increases. It's not the norm.. If this is the case Resmed will replace your pap at no charge as long as it is under the manufacturing warranty.
@102010j2J Every time mine begins to whistle, I simply pull out the humidifier, and close it in again, but quickly and firmly. Stops the whistling. I think it could indicate a slight problem with the seals, which is rectified by the action stated above.
Hi,
I have a message that the turbine is at the end of its life.(Resmed Airsense 10) I changed the turbine, but I still have the message. How to reset it to stop having this message.
THANKS
Serge
but nobody talks about which side the filter needs to go..there a flat side and a fluffy side ehere do they face??
When I picked up my machine, the lady told me to just use Johnson’s Baby Shampoo DAILY for cleaning the hose, mask and humidifier. Well I haven’t always been daily and haven’t always emptied the humidifier. But I’m gonna give that vinegar a go and see if it will get rid of what would seem to be a mold smell that’s killing me every night IN SPITE of cleaning. Smells like J&J bb shampoo and whatever…MOLD😝!!
Hi Mike. I recently bought a res-med heated tube but I am a bit concerned about cleaning it. I fear regular-type cleaning will damage the connector pins on the end that plugs into my CPAP. How can I do this without damaging the connector pins?
@spqr701
This is a great question. We have used mild liquid soap, rising thoroughly and hanging to dry with the heated tubes and never had an issue. Yes, the heated tubes do have that electrical piece but we have never had a problem reported to us. We hope that helps.
What do you do when the motor starts making whirring/whining noises when you breathe in?
I would like to know if you really need to buy the $300 So Clean Machine to clean the inside of the machine? I don't see the purpose when it's the filter, hose, tank and nose piece that gets cleaned as you stated in your video. Please advise me. Thank You.
Hi Patricia, you don't necessarily need and cleaning device like that. In fact it sometimes can void your CPAP warranty. I use good old soap and water.😀
I do nor have the time in the morning before work to follow the daily cleaning process. Attempting to do so at the beginning of my therapy made me feel extremely stressed, which felt dangerous to my health. Waiting until getting home from work didn't leave enough time for all the components to dry before using that night. I feel like the SoClean saved my sanity & maybe even my life! And now it voids the warranty. Signed,
One Very Unhappy Camper With No Acceptable or FDA Approved Solution.
Does anyone know how to disconnect the elbow from the hose so that it can be cleaned? I can't seem to be able to disconnect it. I am new at this. Can anyone help me?
I have the same machine and when I breathe in it makes a noise and don’t understand why
Why does mine make gurgling noises sometimes? It sounds like it's in the hose and I do use a high number on humidity ( which sometimes still doesn't help) and I'm a terrible mouth-breather. I use a chin strap cinched up as tight as I dare already. I'm a side sleeper if that makes a difference. I'm new to this would also like to know what masks other side sleepers use.
Too much water in reservoir
That gurgling sound is a sign of "rainout." It's great that you have increased the humidity! In the morning or after using your CPAP, shake out the hose and hang it to dry. Before you go to bed, make sure there's no water in the hose. First attach the hose to the machine. Put your mask on with the attachment for the climate line. LAST, attach the climate line to the small attachment on your mask. Works like a charm! Sleep well 😊
💥🙋♂️‼️ I have noticed on my water tank, it accumulates a discolored pinkish mist in the corner of the plastic. I wash it ,and it comes off but not %100. Is this something I need to be concerned about if I'm actually breathing this in? I do order new tanks the moment I noticed it. But it does happens from time to time. Can anyone tell me what that can be?
Thank u!
It so is mold. I only see pink mold in my bathroom sink around the drain. Act on getting rid of that immediately. Some people suggest soap and water and some use a white vinegar/water solution. I have two reservoir containers and swap them out every day but thanks to these videos I inspected both and one had a black something on the soft gasket inside which last night was not possible to remove. I will request a replacement later today. Good luck.
Mold. I was lax when first using mine and discovered some mold in my tank. Since then I’ve made sure to clean the tank regularly, and use distilled water, or RO water when distilled not available. I try to keep everything clean, replace filter when getting dusty, wash hoses and nasal pillows regularly and replace them and head strap every couple years. I’ve been using it for about 8 years and no significant issues. I mostly use vinegar/water to clean tank and hoses, and found weekly cleaning works for me.
How long does a resmed machine last before it wears out?
Thanks for asking. It definitely can vary depending on how well it is taken care of. Make sure to change your filters close to the recommended every two weeks. Even if you are paying out of pocket for those, they should only run a few dollars a piece. Keeping these clean will help filter out dust that can affect the life of your machine. I would say you should be able to get anywhere from 5-8 years on the Resmed machine at least.
Can you make a video on how to clean the mask? (Full face mask)
They will be coming soon
Is there a recall on Resmed CPAC?
Hi Stephen, no there is not a recall on the Resmed CPAP. Thanks for the question.
Hi, what about using the So Clean 2?
What is the name of the filter you use?
Hi Theodore, it is a ResMed Hypoallergenic filter.
Should I still wash the water chamber once a week if I never put water in it?
I don't see a need to do it weekly if you are not putting water in it. Maybe just rinse it monthly to keep dust away. What ever makes you comfortable I think would be just fine.😀
Thank you!
Does resmed knew if I use distilled water
Thanks where can I get hypoallergenic filters?
Your DME company if you want your insurance company to pay or Amazon and you pay the out of pocket price. Not expensive at all.
I wouldnt use dish soap for the tube. It can be hard to get the smell out. Better to use white vinegar and water
THANKOU
THANKOU SO MUCH
Why does my resmed smell like melting plastic
What kind of filter do you use?
I like to use the hypoallergenic filters. They catch more dust than the standard filters
@@markpeterson4827 Where do you get these filters?
You can get them from your local DME supplier or just by searching online for hypoallergenic filters for Resmed. There a quite a few online options that come up.
@@LiveWellCPAP Thanks for the info
Clare Whitehead
Please give me the proportion of white vinegar to water to make the cleaning fluid for use on CPAP components. I couldn’t hear adequately the description spoken on the sound track of the video. Which components need cleaning with the vinegar solution?
👍👍👍
Where is the beat place to buy the hypoallergenic filters
Your local home medical equipment company should carry resmed approved filters. That might be a good place to start. You can also search online for Resmed filters as well.
Has anyone used denture tablets to do a good once a week sanitize after a good clean
Seem like it would be better then vinegar and like one of the comments says listerine which was originally a floor cleaner history lesson for today
I asked about Milton sterilizer and the hospital said no!
This video told absolutely nothing about cleaning the cpap machine itself.
Did you watch the video….
@@randyr6610 I’m going to confidently say , no Steve did not.
Yes
Do you mean the actual machine?… you don’t. The only thing on the actual machine itself you clean is changing the filter now & then (1st part in the video) & maybe wiping the exterior of the machine down with a dry or damp cloth now & then (like you would with stuff in the home when it gets dusty), you don’t clean the actual machine itself. You only clean the “attachments”….
Rule of thumb I use is basically if it can disconnect (except for the power cord & SD card of course), it gets cleaned. If it doesn’t disconnect from the machine, it’s not supposed to get cleaned.
My understanding is, the motors ect inside are in completely sealed units which makes them quieter & prevents easy damage from bumping with water in the humidifier ect so basically, there’s nothing inside the machine to clean, it’s all sealed off. On mg man’s AirSense 10 (same machine in the video by the looks of it), when I take the humidifier out & look inside there, it’s just a sealed off cavity. I cover that cavity with a clean hand towel when I take the humidifier out for cleaning just to prevent dust or flying cat fur entering but even that’s probably overkill.
The machine is basically all sealed off. There’s nothing passing inside to clean. It’s just a sealed off motor, computer, SD card reader & power thing in there. Any air outside just passed through the filter & straight into the tube (I think that’s why filters are always located right next to the tube plug-in). Air breathed out comes out the air holes in the masks & in the tube a bit… When he mentions insufficient filters causing dust build up & a whining noise over time, I think he’s maybe talking about that filter compartment itself? It’d make sense if that compartment & filter is all clogged up, it’d make a whining noise as it’s pulling the air through cause the machines aren’t designed for us to access the inside cause there’s supposed to be no need?
That’s probably a super long way of explaining but I wondered the same thing myself before buying the 1st machine & that’s what a bunch of research told me so wanted to save you the time & concern 😅💜
I watched the video on the air sense 11. There was a latch so that you could remove the tube connecting the water tank and the face mask hose.
Dish soap? Pfft, amateur. I use alconox or tergazyme 💪