I know we're supposed to clean out all the parts every so often, and for a while now, I've just been using plain old tap water.  My question is, should I be using distilled water for the cleaning?  Or is just using it in the humidifier at night enough?

Thanks!


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Tap water is fine for cleaning, but if used in the humidifier, will soon fill it with scale.

aishel wrote:

I know we're supposed to clean out all the parts every so often, and for a while now, I've just been using plain old tap water.  My question is, should I be using distilled water for the cleaning?  Or is just using it in the humidifier at night enough?
Thanks!

The VA told me tap water and NON-antibacterial soap (like Ivory). also they said to use white vinegar weekly then rinse with water especially if you get a cold.

John

  
jpezz reesponse is right on-clean daily with tap h20 and then 1x week with 2 parts h20 to 1 part vinegar


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BARBCCRN wrote:

  
jpezz reesponse is right on-clean daily with tap h20 and then 1x week with 2 parts h20 to 1 part vinegar

Hate to say it, but it depends on your tap water. I live in the boonies and have well water.
Because of the mineral content in it, over the 6 months of using my machine and cleaning
the mask parts, the mask has become discolored and a bit yellowish. Soooo... The RT at
the place that provides the machine for me said in that case, distilled or even bottled is
better than my tap water...

just a .02 observation.

Valerie


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BARBCCRN wrote:

  
jpezz reesponse is right on-clean daily with tap h20 and then 1x week with 2 parts h20 to 1 part vinegar

Is that right?

I was told THREE parts water to one part vinegar...


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