Auto-CPAP (APAP) Machines

Auto-Adjusting Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) machines are designed to treat sleep apnea by delivering pressurized air through a CPAP mask and tubing system to keep the upper airway open during sleep.

While CPAP machines are designed to deliver a constant flow of fixed-pressurized air to the upper airway, APAP machines are able to automatically air pressure levels as they’re being delivered, based on your own personal breathing patterns. Using sensors and algorithms, APAP machines can detect changes in breathing, such as snoring or cessations in breathing, and automatically adjust the air pressure being delivered to maintain an open airway. This means optimal pressure for each breath you take, providing a more comfortable and effective CPAP therapy experience.

Maintaining regular cleaning of your PAP machine not only increases the lifespan of your device but also ensures more effective CPAP therapy and improved hygiene. Be sure to follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer of your PAP machine. Here are some general guidelines and tips for a more effective CPAP cleaning experience:

• Daily - Empty any leftover water from your water chamber and rinse with distilled water before air drying in a clean, low-humidity environment.

• Weekly - Wash your humidifier water chamber with warm soapy water before rinsing and air drying.

• Daily/Weekly - After disconnecting your CPAP tubing, wash the tubing in warm soapy water (daily). Rinse and air dry. Alternatively, you can clean your CPAP tubing with a 1:3 vinegar to water ratio on a weekly basis (rinse thoroughly and air dry).

• Bi-Weekly/Bi-Annually - Disposable air filters should be removed and replaced every 2 weeks, but should be checked regularly for buildup, debris, discoloration, and clogging. Reusable filters can be washed, air dried, and replaced every 6 months.

• Monthly - CPAP machines should be wiped down with a damp, sanitary cloth on a monthly basis. Be sure that no moisture gets inside your machine and avoid using strong cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol-based solutions.

• Distilled water should be used in your humidifier water chamber to prevent mineral deposits, unless otherwise specified.

• CPAP cleaning devices and sanitizers are a great option for cleaning your CPAP equipment and supplies. Many CPAP cleaners utilize UV light or ozone to sanitize such as the LiViliti Paptizer UVC LED Smart CPAP Sanitizer, or the Lumin CPAP Supplies Sanitizer.

Browse our selection of CPAP cleaning supplies and read more about cleaning your CPAP supplies with this helpful blog.

To keep your CPAP therapy both effective and hygienic you should replace the individual parts of your mask according to the recommended schedule. This will help ensure that your CPAP mask is clean and free from air leakage, and always maintains the perfect fit.

• CPAP/BiPAP/Auto-PAP Machines — 5 years

• Hoses & Tubing — 3 months

• Disposable Filters — 2 weeks

• Reusable Filters — 6 months

• Water Chambers — 6 months

• Full Face Mask Cushions — 4 weeks

• Nasal Mask Cushions — 2 weeks

• Mask Frame — 3 months

• Headgear — 6 months

• Chinstraps — 6 months