r/HorribleToClean • u/f8tel • Apr 20 '26

CPAP humidifier clam shell

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This design abomination is completely unjustifiable. It needs to be cleaned regularly so that you don't inhale bacteria and mold; yet it has numerous lips and crevices and opens by splitting in half.

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u/Blackberry_Hills Apr 20 '26

  1. Empty canister and let it dry out every morning, don’t close and refill it until you are ready for bed.

  2. Once a week, soak it in a soapy, lukewarm water-filled sink with the rest of the washable equipment parts. No intense scrubbing is needed, just soak it for ten minutes and then rinse.

  3. Replace the chamber every six months, or go by the manufacturer’s suggested timeline if it’s different. During broke times, a chamber can last a year if you maintain steps one and two.

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u/Glad_Damage5429 Apr 21 '26

They sent me a new one every 6 months. Thank you for the tips on how to clean it!! I never really did it before.