AirTouch F20 Cleaning

[hcbrf3]

Got started on all this a few weeks back, and so far been going well.  Only problem I have had is a few nights the bottom of one of my masks moved, and ended up in my mouth.  When I awoke, it was like I had been sucking on one of the bottom corners.  This has left the memory foam a bit distorted, as it seems to be filled with my saliva.  I tried just rinsing it with some warm water, and air drying.  It still seems to work, but is a bit nasty.  I have since started using the second mask I was given.  This morning I remember I need to be cleaning this stuff like once a week, which I keep forgetting about until it is time to put it on in the evening. 

From what I have found, you are not to wash this type of mask, as it may damage the memory foam.  Obviously with it saturated with saliva, a quick wipe isn't going to do the trick.  I saw one post of a person using some baby shampoo.  Any other suggestions?  I don't want to damage the memory foam anymore, or disturb the glue that holds it in place.

Thanks in advance.

[yankees123]

Don't use water to clean it.  Use baby wipes that have no alcohol and no scent.

[trish6hundred]

Hi hcbrf3,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
Good luck with CPAP therapy.
Hang in there for more responses to your post.

[hcbrf3]

Since the foam was saturated with saliva, baby wipes wouldn't do the trick.  I ended up trying some laundry soap like Woolite, and gently cleaning with lukewarm water.  After air drying, it is still a bit deformed, but seems a little better.  My main concern was the glue holding it in place, which seems to still be fine.  I haven't tried it yet, as I have another good mask.