The Ultimate CPAP Equipment Cleaning and Replacement Chart

By Patty – Certified Polysomnographic Technician CPAP Cleaning and Replacement 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 […]

CPAP Cleaning and Replacement
CPAP Equipment Disinfection
Filter Replacement

By Patty – Certified Polysomnographic Technician

CPAP Cleaning and Replacement

EquipmentCleaningReplacement
Machine & Humidifier (if applicable)Wipe down the machine every 2 weeks with a damp cloth
Approximately every 5 years or as needed
Mask CushionDaily – 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 & FrameOnce 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 TubingOnce 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.

CPAP Equipment Disinfection

Disinfect the CPAP maskhumidifier 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.

Filter Replacement

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

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