The Ultimate CPAP Equipment Cleaning and Replacement Chart

By Patty – Certified Polysomnographic Technician

Equipment	Cleaning	Replacement
Machine & Humidifier (if applicable)	Wipe down the machine every 2 weeks with a damp cloth	Approximately every 5 years or as needed
Mask Cushion	Daily – wash with warm water and mild soap. Rinse well and air dry away from direct sunlight.	Every 2 – 3 months for optimal seal
Mask Headgear & Frame	Once a week – wash with warm water and mild soap. Rinse well and air dry away from direct sunlight.	Every 6 – 12 months
Humidifier/Water Chamber	**Use distilled water only when filling the chamber** Once a week – wash with warm water and mild soap. Rinse well and air dry away from direct sunlight.	Every 6 – 12 months for optimal and bacteria-free therapy.
Heated or Non-Heated Tubing	Once a week – wash with warm water and mild soap. Rinse well and air dry away from direct sunlight. Hang over shower curtain rod to dry. **switching between two hoses will give each hose the opportunity to dry fully after each wash**	Every 3 months, or 6 months if you are switching between two hoses.

*A toothbrush is an excellent tool to help clean all the nooks and crannies on your CPAP mask.

Disinfect the CPAP mask, humidifier chamber, and hose once a month with 1 part white vinegar and 3 parts water. Soak for 20-30 minutes or as needed. Rinse well.

Here is how often you should change your CPAP filter based on the specific filter you have.

Filter	Replacement Schedule
ResMed
S9/AirSense 10/11 Disposable Filter S9/AirSense 10/11 Disposable Hypoallergenic Filter	Every 2 – 6 months depending on air quality and dust build-up
AirMini Disposable Fine Filter	Every 2 – 6 months depending on air quality and dust build-up
Philips Respironics
DreamStation Light Blue Ultra Fine Disposable Filter	Every 30 days
DreamStation Dark Blue Reusable Pollen Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
DreamStation 2 Light Blue Ultra Fine Disposable Filter	Every 30 days
DreamStation 2 Gray Reusable Pollen Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
DreamStation Go Travel CPAP Disposable Fine Filter	Every 30 days
DreamStation Go Travel CPAP Reusable Pollen Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
System One 50/60 Series, M Series Ultra Fine Disposable Filter	Every 1 – 2 months depending on air quality and dust build-up
System One 50/60 Series, M Series Reusable Foam Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
Fisher & Paykel
SleepStyle Disposable Air Filter	Every 2 – 6 months depending on air quality and dust build-up
ICON Auto, Premo, and Novo Disposable Filter	Every 6 weeks depending on air quality and dust build-up
React Health/3B Medical
Luna G3 Reusable Air Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
Apex Medical
XT Series Reusable Foam Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
Breas
Z1/Z2 Disposable Filter	Every 1 month depending on air quality and dust build-up
Transcend
Micro Purefresh Reusable Air Filter	Every 6 months **switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**
Resvent
iBreeze Disposable Air Filter	Every 2 – 4 weeks depending on air quality and dust build-up
Beyond Medical
ResPlus Reusable Air Filter	Every 2 months depending on air quality and dust build-up**switching between two filters will give each filter the opportunity to dry fully after washing**