02-26-2024, 11:12 PM
One-Piece Water Chamber Cleaning
I have my original ResMed (20 years) Swift FX with auto pressure. It is one of the older models with the one piece water chamber which cannot be opened. I am not the best at regularly cleaning my unit, (only once or twice a year ??) so after awhile it builds up a fairly impenetrable sludge (some call it pink mold but mine is clear) on the inside of the chamber. I have tried numerous times to clean it with warm soap and water, vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide, but nothing seems to remove it efficiently and effectively if at all, because of the inaccessibility of a majority of the interior of the chamber due to the small openings and awkward angles creating numerous difficult areas to reach.
I finally had an epiphany the last time I was struggling and brought out my teeth cleaning water jet machine (Waterpik or similar brand). The standard angled, small diameter cleaning tip was perfect for aiming the high pressure water stream to access every nook and cranny and blast the sludge completely out in just a few effortless minutes! You can use it with warm water and hydrogen peroxide or vinegar for a better clean.
This has revolutionized my cleaning regimen now, and I hope this suggested method will help others struggling to clean their water chambers.?
I finally had an epiphany the last time I was struggling and brought out my teeth cleaning water jet machine (Waterpik or similar brand). The standard angled, small diameter cleaning tip was perfect for aiming the high pressure water stream to access every nook and cranny and blast the sludge completely out in just a few effortless minutes! You can use it with warm water and hydrogen peroxide or vinegar for a better clean.
This has revolutionized my cleaning regimen now, and I hope this suggested method will help others struggling to clean their water chambers.?
