Airfit F20 Headgear Washing Frequency?
The instructions for the Airfit F20 mask say the mask should be cleaned daily and the headgear should be cleaned weekly. I understand cleaning the mask daily, but washing the headgear weekly seems excessive. I keep my hair clean so there should not be much oiliness getting into the headgear. When I do wash the headgear and lay it out to dry as instructed, it takes at least two days to dry, and then I switch to an old headgear. I suppose it would dry quicker in a desert climate. I'm just wondering what other people are doing with their F20 headgear, and whether any ill effects could arise from washing it less often. Also, has anyone tried putting the headgear in a clothes dryer? BTW I'm not interested in getting a drying machine for my CPAP equipment.
RE: Airfit F20 Headgear Washing Frequency?
Clean things as you see fit. Some parts I've never bothered to clean, just using until replacement time.
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RE: Airfit F20 Headgear Washing Frequency?
I have ResMed AirFit F20, F30, and F40. The cushions are removed and washed about once a week. Just some hot water and some dish soap works great. I then use a paper towel to dry.
The headgear gets washed the same way, but I do allow it to soak in a sink for 20 min. or so. Hot water and dish soap. And, I also use my hands as an agitator.
I also use Clorox Anti-Bacterial wet wipes on the cushions and frames as needed. They are very handy and any lingering scent dissipates quickly enough.
After washing the headgear, I use some paper towels on them and they dry quickly. The hot water also revitalizes the elastic straps and brings them back to life.
Bottom line is, that I don't overthink keeping them clean. I've never found any need for any kind of a drying apparatus for my CPAP headgear.
