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Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - BobF - 07-23-2018

What is the best way to clean the CPAP hose? I have the CPAP hose brush. How often should it be cleaned? Thanks, Bob.

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - Walla Walla - 07-23-2018

Dawn soap or baby shampoo and warm water. When needed, which may be never.

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - BobF - 07-23-2018

Thanks. Will try it. Bob.

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - matthewb - 07-23-2018

I clean mine every couple of months, take it off the machine, fill it 3/4 full with warm water in the tub, no soap at all. Thumbs over each end, slosh vigorously , repeat a couple of times and hang up to dry. Never had anything growing in mine or any issues.

of course "your results may vary"

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - BobF - 07-23-2018

Thanks. Sounds simple. I appreciate it. Bob.

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - Sheepish - 07-23-2018

Make it your shower partner from time to time. Mild shampoo, thorough rinse, then hang to air dry.

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - matthewb - 07-24-2018

(07-23-2018, 11:53 PM)Sheepish Wrote: Make it your shower partner from time to time. Mild shampoo, thorough rinse, then hang to air dry.

TMI........ Oops


or am I taking this the wrong way?  I've never thought about this method, maybe I'm too innocent? Nervous

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - BobF - 07-24-2018

Good idea. Thanks, Bob.

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - stanleydean - 07-24-2018

A mix of water and white vinegar, 50/50 or less, works well. I suspect, with getting a new one every three months, cleaning is not a really big factor but it can't hurt.

Stan

RE: Best Way to Clean CPAP Hose? - SarcasticDave94 - 07-24-2018

All above answers deemed acceptable. Me? Warm water and dish soap, typically Dawn, move it around in water, rinse and air dry via hanging it over shower curtain rod. Repeat process every few months. Never used a brush for it. Your hose your choice.