cleaning cpap equipment with vinegar

I believe that cleaning the mask & hose with vinegar & water isnt cutting it. This is my 3rd attemp to get use to the cpap. I do very well with the machine itself, but then in 3 days- I have been getting a sinus & or upper resperitory infection. Im sure this is caused my bacteria. Is there a better way to clean this thing after each use ? Is there some sort of solution or spray I can use that is better than vinegar & warm water ? Thanks.

After 14 years on cpap I know there is a solution that can be added to the water to help with sinus related problems.When looking up a search on sinus rinse you can find countless home remedies for sinus rinse which I use on a regular basis.I have added different things to the water but have not found one to my satisfaction.I have used distilled water but have you noticed that it smells bad.

I use dishsoap on counters, vinegar water and dshsoap mixture on floors, water alone on mirrors, green or natural toilet bowl cleaner that has low odor, and antibacterial cleaning wipes that I wear gloves with in the bathroom that don't smell too strong. Vinegar on counter and cutting board when sanitizing. Vinegar and baking soda paste mixture in oven and let it sit before scrubbing. I never have used many chemicals to clean (except the bathroom). I felt it was still pretty sanitary.

My mom uses vinegar.. It works wonders and since you can eat it.. Its fine to be around.. But to me vinegar stinks! But it gets the job done better then scrubbing bubbles.

t remove them, try scrubbing them with an old toothbrush and vinegar. The vinegar will help break down the calcium or line. This works well with shower heads too. Just remove the head and place it in a basin of vinegar; let set for a couple/few hours (depending on how bad it is). You may have to use a tooth or other small brush to remove some residue, and if the item is really gunked up, the process may take longer.

Try vinegar. It cleans and deodorizes well. Also cleaning with vodka is a good, but expensive alternative.

I also use the all natural cleaners. For like mirrors and windows I use a vinegar and water mix and newspaper. The vinegar mix is good for linoleum flooring too.

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I have not felt any better after using this equipment now for over a week, in fact I feel even more tired and now I wake up with a moderate headache. Is this normal? Do I need to use CPAP for a while before I am adjusted?

I like to steam clean also using white vinegar Is a great thing to clean with I put some in a spray bottle with water and dish soap it's just a better way to clean keep all unnecessary chemicals Away from yourself and your family

At home, I use natural cleaners and hot, soapy water with vinegar. I deep clean an elderly couple's house biweekly and wear a dust mask and gloves just to be sure I don't get too many chemicals in my system.

Vinegar and water works great for cleaning. We got rid of all harsh chemicals for cleaning when I was pregnant with our first. Baking soda and lemon juice also work well.

In reply to KatEyes, thanks for suggestions about the settings of this mysterious equipment. I am now on a trial of an auto-pap. The settings are 7 inhale, 5 exhale with a high pressure limit of 13 mmHg which is more helpful. The current specialist is leaving and a new pulmonologist arrives late September. Recently my primary physician added NiaSpan to lower cholesterol which has an interesting side effect; I can dream and remember my dreams.

Try vinegar, or vodka, both are more natural cleaners that could get it off.

My wife uses a cpap machine with moisture every night. She has had two bouts with pneumonia this winter which she never had before using the cpap machine. Questions: Can breathing in excess moist air into the lungs by means of the cpap machine overload the lungs with moisture and cause problems?

Thanks for replying.I was afraid that would be the answer.I do have sleep apnea,but due to moving and needing new mask and other equipment,I haven't been using my CPAP.

My aunt has her owm cleaning company, and usually goes with the workers amd works. She has for her last 3 pregnancies (all the way up to birth) and everything has been fine with her babies.

With proper support and follow-up, most people are able to benefit from CPAP. Worst case scenario, if your nose is stuffy, have that taken care of, and it can help with CPAP.

coughing, sinus drainage), and you are using a CPAP/BiPAP machine then yes, it can be related if your not keeping your equipment clean. it can also cause headaches/migraines.

I'll leave the technicalities to someone else, but in general untreated apnea is not good for the heart, or any other part of your body. Whoever provided your cpap equipment should see you through whatever it takes to be successful if you keep going back to them. There are web sites dedicated to helping others with adjusting to cpap. Just sounds like your heart doesn't need the stress of sleep apnea, whether it is causing the problems or not.

He has asked his doctor for help thinking it was allergies, and was tested for all allergies, with none found. We have just talked about that it may be his CPAP mask. I am glad to know that it is not just him. He sneezes in the middle of nite and every morning many times, 15 times this morning, then sneezes off and on all day. It seems to be getting worse. Yes, his nose is always full too. He is miserable.

I have some anxiety and ocd disorders. Not going to go into detail. But my therapist has helped a lot through all of my pregnancies. You could switch to vinegar. It is less toxic, and still cleans just as well. I now use it for my laundry, dishwasher, as a spray cleaner, and to mop with. Do some research on it and see if that helps. It won't smell bad after it dries either. So it doesn't linger in your laundry or when cleaning surfaces.

I cannot go to the doctor yet, until then would apple cider vinegar be safe to mixed with water and ddouche my vagina? I heard that its anti-septic and kills bacteria. I am assuming since I have no other symptoms that its bacterial vaginosis. I previously had thisi before from leaving an overdue tampon in too long. An its been 21/2 months since i did it again but it never smelled until one month ago.

If it isn't hurting, you're fine. Vinegar is only mildly acidic. If you've ever thrown up and had it come out your nose, your stomach contents are orders of magnitude more acidic than vinegar. If it's hurting, you can try snorting some water or use a neti pot to flush things out. Even if it's in your lungs, you're probably fine as long as you don't get a sudden respiratory infection (but I really doubt you would).

We lost the best ear-cleaner in the world - our old dog Chica. :-) She was diligent in keeping her pack members' ears cleaned out every day. She even tried to do the same to me and Hubby. She'd roll her tongue into a tube and start probing away if we weren't alert to her intentions. LOL! Now that she's gone, we have to keep up with cleaning doggy ears at least every month. Hubby's pretty good at it, and the dogs just love it when he gets out the Q-tips and kleenex.

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