You do NOT need to clean your device in this manner. Unscented soap and water is completely adequate. I recommend plant-based Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid Soap. Do NOT use Dawn (it's harsh, scented and chemical based).
@@millan.9787 I just don't think it's necessary. However, it's safe to use when diluted 50-50 with water. But it should not be used as a replacement for regular cleaning with hot soapy water.
Ozone has its place in cleaning. I used to work in the cleaning industry and ozone machines are used for specific purposes. Say your home gets skunked and becomes unlivable. A cleaning company will put an ozone machine in the home (while you sleep in a hotel) and it will eliminate the odor very effectively. You will be advised to remove certain items from your home that can be damaged by ozone. After cleaning the home is thoroughly ventilated before you reoccupy. You won't breathe ozone by using anything cleaned by an ozone machine, it's a gas it does not adhere to anything. Once purged by ventilation its gone. Plastics are impacted by ozone (including foam). Putting a CPAP machine in an ozone machine is dumb, it will destroy any plastics in the CPAP machine with repeated cleanings. The ozone mache should be used solely to clean and sanitize items that are difficult to clean otherwise and are replaced fairly regularly. One item I can think of is the filters in Resmed masks that help to cut down on noise as you exhale, those filters are non replaceable and cannot be cleaned because of the way they are designed. There are videos showing the bacterial buildup in these filters, this is an item that will benefit from ozone cleaning. There maybe others. Is it worth buying an ozone machine to clean the resmed mask filters? Only you can decide.
Thanks for not selling ozone machines! Ozon is a very powerful oxidizer, among other processes it is used where very powerful reaction is needed as bleaching pulp for paper. Respiratory signs and symptoms of exposure to ozone become more severe as the concentration of ozone increases in the air. The current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for ozone is 0.1 part of ozone per million parts of air averaged over an eight-hour workshift
Wise choice not to put the cpap machine in the solclean, just its accessories.. Yes ventilation to purge ozone is the only precaution necessary for safe use.
Sooo.. When I was going "under" for a routine operation, I swear I could smell ozone through the mask that they place over your mouth and nose!!. Do hospitals use ozone to clean equipment? Or do they use one and done masks? Just curious.. BTW. I now clean my cpap equipment once a week with dawn.No problems..
Hospitals use various methods to clean and sterilize masks, especially those used in surgical or critical care settings. Here's a general overview: 1. **Disposable Masks**: Often, masks used in hospitals are disposable, particularly surgical masks and N95 respirators. These are typically used once and then discarded, as they are designed for single use and may lose their effectiveness after cleaning. 2. **High-Level Disinfection**: For reusable masks, hospitals may use high-level disinfection processes. This can include using chemical disinfectants that are capable of killing bacteria and viruses without damaging the mask material. 3. **Sterilization**: Some masks can undergo sterilization processes, like autoclaving, which uses high-pressure saturated steam at high temperatures to kill all forms of microorganisms, including spores. 4. **Ultraviolet (UV) Light**: UV light sterilization is another method used for sanitizing masks. UV-C light specifically can effectively inactivate viruses and bacteria by destroying their DNA or RNA. 5. **Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor**: This method involves exposing the masks to hydrogen peroxide vapor under specific conditions of humidity and temperature, which effectively decontaminates them.
Yes hospitals use ozone to sanitize Operating Theaters. They should ventilate the room and equipment prior to reoccupation and use. They may have skipped a step.
I appreciate the information that you give, but maybe give it sitting down. it can make people dizzy when watching. No need to try and show off all the products you carry. I think your name is at all. Thanks for sharing.
The only reason I'm on this video is because I was looking for the sequence to reset the filter change alert on the soclean 2...I had no freaking clue there was a recall.... I don't use CPAP myself... My roommate does. He's had no issues ..gosh, maybe 4 years .. possibly 5... I can't remember how long we've had it...I do know he takes it out after the cleaning and lets the mask just sit outside of the soclean for a few hours before bed... not sure if that helps anything.
I use the soclean to clean the tube and mask only, not the machine. So I do not breath in ozone at all. I used to get sores on my face from the straps which would hold bacteria and or fungus. It's a pain to wash the straps every other day so I got the soclean and did not get sores on my face any more. So would you agree that is a good thing or not. I need to get a new soclean now because it does not seem to be working anymore, it does not smell like ozone anymore it smells like ammonia and I have started getting sores on my face again.
So how much ozone does your body actually take in 12-14 hours after your SoClean has gone through it's cleaning cycle? Is there some left in the water tank, in the hose, in the mask? Does it remain in the system for the whole 8 hours you're sleeping or does it dissipate a few hours after the cleaning cycle? I'm not trying to pick a fight here. I honestly want to know the facts. Thanks for the info from a SoClean user of over 5 years.
There are many variables to that question that I don’t know the answers to. Time, Temperature, humidity, and concentration of ozone all play a factor. Ozone has a distinct smell like mildew, rotten eggs, chlorine type odor. If you smell that, you’re exposed and it can create harm even at low levels to the lungs.
I have used Soclean 2 for several years now and have had no problem, i do turn my cpap on and it runs a few minutes before i put it on, also i have a humidifier and the way it is set up it runs throught that and the mask and hose and does not run through the machine no reason for it to run through the machine.
Okay I have two questions. We just got our first cpap for my husband. How long does this cleaning machine take to ruin a cpap? And how often does insurance replace these machines? And the soclean machine says to leave it two hours after use to allow the ozone to dissipate. Isn't the danger for sure passed after twelve hours?
Ozone will destroy plastics and foams over time. So for masks and hoses that are replaced frequently its not a concern. CPAP machines are good for 5 years, cleaning the cpap machine with ozone is a bad bad idea.
But without Ozone cleaners the only option is to lose hours per day cleaning and have a permanently setup large cleaning station\area. That is not an option.
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You do NOT need to clean your device in this manner. Unscented soap and water is completely adequate. I recommend plant-based Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid Soap. Do NOT use Dawn (it's harsh, scented and chemical based).
Thanks for sharing. 🙏
i use dawn had no issues. dawn is safe for animals an the inviroment
What about vinegar?
@@millan.9787 I just don't think it's necessary. However, it's safe to use when diluted 50-50 with water. But it should not be used as a replacement for regular cleaning with hot soapy water.
How often do u wash the tubing?
Ozone has its place in cleaning.
I used to work in the cleaning industry and ozone machines are used for specific purposes. Say your home gets skunked and becomes unlivable. A cleaning company will put an ozone machine in the home (while you sleep in a hotel) and it will eliminate the odor very effectively. You will be advised to remove certain items from your home that can be damaged by ozone. After cleaning the home is thoroughly ventilated before you reoccupy.
You won't breathe ozone by using anything cleaned by an ozone machine, it's a gas it does not adhere to anything. Once purged by ventilation its gone.
Plastics are impacted by ozone (including foam). Putting a CPAP machine in an ozone machine is dumb, it will destroy any plastics in the CPAP machine with repeated cleanings. The ozone mache should be used solely to clean and sanitize items that are difficult to clean otherwise and are replaced fairly regularly. One item I can think of is the filters in Resmed masks that help to cut down on noise as you exhale, those filters are non replaceable and cannot be cleaned because of the way they are designed. There are videos showing the bacterial buildup in these filters, this is an item that will benefit from ozone cleaning. There maybe others. Is it worth buying an ozone machine to clean the resmed mask filters? Only you can decide.
Thank you 🙏 for sharing this. I appreciate the time you took to write this post.
Wait. Who puts the entire machine in the Soclean?
SoClean sent me the adapter but never explained why or what the notice was really about. But cleaning with soap and water sucks.
I use the Cpap dryer machine after I clean with good old soap and hot water.
Great tip!
Which cpap dryer machine? Not heard of those. I am using a resmed aircurve 10. thanks,
What’s a cpap dryer machine?
@@dianadrago4235 the “hurricane” cpap dryer, it’s absolutely awesome!
Thanks for not selling ozone machines! Ozon is a very powerful oxidizer, among other processes it is used where very powerful reaction is needed as bleaching pulp for paper.
Respiratory signs and symptoms of exposure to ozone become more severe as the concentration of ozone increases in the air. The current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for ozone is 0.1 part of ozone per million parts of air averaged over an eight-hour workshift
Thanks for sharing Arne!
Thank you 🙏
i only clean my mask and hose with soclean2. then once i reconnect my hose i let it run for a couple of minutes to clear the tube
How long have you been doing this? That’s good you run the machine for a few mins to expel.
Wise choice not to put the cpap machine in the solclean, just its accessories.. Yes ventilation to purge ozone is the only precaution necessary for safe use.
Sooo.. When I was going "under" for a routine operation, I swear I could smell ozone through the mask that they place over your mouth and nose!!. Do hospitals use ozone to clean equipment? Or do they use one and done masks? Just curious.. BTW. I now clean my cpap equipment once a week with dawn.No problems..
Hospitals use various methods to clean and sterilize masks, especially those used in surgical or critical care settings. Here's a general overview:
1. **Disposable Masks**: Often, masks used in hospitals are disposable, particularly surgical masks and N95 respirators. These are typically used once and then discarded, as they are designed for single use and may lose their effectiveness after cleaning.
2. **High-Level Disinfection**: For reusable masks, hospitals may use high-level disinfection processes. This can include using chemical disinfectants that are capable of killing bacteria and viruses without damaging the mask material.
3. **Sterilization**: Some masks can undergo sterilization processes, like autoclaving, which uses high-pressure saturated steam at high temperatures to kill all forms of microorganisms, including spores.
4. **Ultraviolet (UV) Light**: UV light sterilization is another method used for sanitizing masks. UV-C light specifically can effectively inactivate viruses and bacteria by destroying their DNA or RNA.
5. **Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor**: This method involves exposing the masks to hydrogen peroxide vapor under specific conditions of humidity and temperature, which effectively decontaminates them.
Does peroxide and uv light act like ozone? Does it degrade the plastic?
Oops. I misread. Your information is for reuseable hospital equipment sterilization. I was considering cpap equipment cleaning.
Yes hospitals use ozone to sanitize Operating Theaters. They should ventilate the room and equipment prior to reoccupation and use. They may have skipped a step.
I appreciate the information that you give, but maybe give it sitting down. it can make people dizzy when watching. No need to try and show off all the products you carry. I think your name is at all. Thanks for sharing.
The only reason I'm on this video is because I was looking for the sequence to reset the filter change alert on the soclean 2...I had no freaking clue there was a recall.... I don't use CPAP myself... My roommate does. He's had no issues ..gosh, maybe 4 years .. possibly 5... I can't remember how long we've had it...I do know he takes it out after the cleaning and lets the mask just sit outside of the soclean for a few hours before bed... not sure if that helps anything.
Cleaning accessories like masks and hoses is fine. Some people put the entire cpap machine in which will destroy the machine.
I use the soclean to clean the tube and mask only, not the machine. So I do not breath in ozone at all. I used to get sores on my face from the straps which would hold bacteria and or fungus. It's a pain to wash the straps every other day so I got the soclean and did not get sores on my face any more. So would you agree that is a good thing or not. I need to get a new soclean now because it does not seem to be working anymore, it does not smell like ozone anymore it smells like ammonia and I have started getting sores on my face again.
So how much ozone does your body actually take in 12-14 hours after your SoClean has gone through it's cleaning cycle? Is there some left in the water tank, in the hose, in the mask? Does it remain in the system for the whole 8 hours you're sleeping or does it dissipate a few hours after the cleaning cycle? I'm not trying to pick a fight here. I honestly want to know the facts. Thanks for the info from a SoClean user of over 5 years.
There are many variables to that question that I don’t know the answers to. Time, Temperature, humidity, and concentration of ozone all play a factor. Ozone has a distinct smell like mildew, rotten eggs, chlorine type odor. If you smell that, you’re exposed and it can create harm even at low levels to the lungs.
@@USAMedicalSupply I can honestly say the only time I smell anything is once every 6 months when I change the charcoal filter in my SoClean.
Charcoal smell or ozone smell?
@@USAMedicalSupply Charcoal. I can usually smell it for the first 2 or 3 nights.
I have used Soclean 2 for several years now and have had no problem, i do turn my cpap on and it runs a few minutes before i put it on, also i have a humidifier and the way it is set up it runs throught that and the mask and hose and does not run through the machine no reason for it to run through the machine.
Okay I have two questions. We just got our first cpap for my husband. How long does this cleaning machine take to ruin a cpap? And how often does insurance replace these machines?
And the soclean machine says to leave it two hours after use to allow the ozone to dissipate. Isn't the danger for sure passed after twelve hours?
Ozone will destroy plastics and foams over time. So for masks and hoses that are replaced frequently its not a concern. CPAP machines are good for 5 years, cleaning the cpap machine with ozone is a bad bad idea.
I think resmed 11 will void warranty if run through the so clean
Yes
And so they should. Putting the cpap machine itself in ozone is dumb. Only masks and hoses.
But without Ozone cleaners the only option is to lose hours per day cleaning and have a permanently setup large cleaning station\area. That is not an option.
You don’t have to clean every day. I use an alcohol wipe on my mask daily and clean out humidifier and hose every 2 weeks.
I've been using my Soclean 2 for FIVE YEARS with no issues. Garbage take
How many years does It take for Asbestosis take to show up or other disease of the lung like COPD to show up?! SoClean is garbage!
Damage to the ResMed filter sheds partcles. So it’s not just the Phillips filters, and not just the ozone gas damage.
Do you clean the accessories in the soclean or the entire cpap machine?
Can you stay still and talk got me dizzy 🤦🏻♂️
Threw mine in the trash yesterday ! 🥳
Great 👍
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