Anyone use CPAP sanitizing machines?

[sleepingbetterinFl]

I was advised by DME company which supplies my CPAP equipment that I invest in sanitizing UV cleaner .  Anyone recommend this system and any advice>. The So clean one is too steep in price for me but I am open to other suggestions.  Is this better than hand cleaning the mask parts?

[Big Guy]

I have a sanitizing system for the parts, such as hose, mask, headgear, etc. I've used it a couple of times but kind of gave up on it. It's like a large bag that you put the stuff in. 

I hand wash my mask system and hose. I've never heard of sanitizing the machine itself, if it's even possible. They one I bought was very reasonably priced. It was like $50.00 or so. 

Anyways, DME suppliers want to sell you as much stuff as they think they can get away with. 

[Nightynite]

I agree with Big Guy. Forget the DME. Clean by hand.

[G. Szabo]

Forget the DME. Clean by hand.

In addition, both ozonisers and UV cleaners generate ozone, which disintegrates plastics, which eventually end up in your lungs as dust.

[Deborah K.]

Yep, those cleaners are bad for both your machine and your health.  We each had one but stopped using them long ago.

[SarcasticDave94]

Correct, it'll damage the plastic and you. Skip it, save the money, go get a big coffee.

[Tampa Jim]

As noted, they will degrade components, not just your pocketbook. Mild soap, warm water, drip dry, done.