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Removing Odors from a CPAP
How does one go about removing the smoking odor from a CPAP when one has quit smoking other than the obvious (and insufficient) removal and replacement of the filters?
What do the professionals use to remove smoking odors from their rental CPAPs?
What do the professionals use to remove smoking odors from their rental CPAPs?
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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Thanks, Patrick. No brainer on the hose, mask and filters replacements. Its the CPAP itself. Yup, I have posted the question to Daniel Levy. Just thought I'd throw this out there for others as I've read of a few who have had problems w/aromas even bothering them and a friend who has to "de-gas" every new mask, hose AND CPAP before she can use them. I have to get a hold of her and ask her how she does THAT.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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it's a great question, and i haven't had to deal with it myself. are you aware of the product control iii? it's a cleanser/disinfectant that is safe for cpap supplies. i've also heard of people soaking in a solution of vinegar and water. but again, don't have first hand experience, so would like to hear from others who do.
Judy said:Thanks, Patrick. No brainer on the hose, mask and filters replacements. Its the CPAP itself. Yup, I have posted the question to Daniel Levy. Just thought I'd throw this out there for others as I've read of a few who have had problems w/aromas even bothering them and a friend who has to "de-gas" every new mask, hose AND CPAP before she can use them. I have to get a hold of her and ask her how she does THAT.
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But you can't put Control III or any other substance IN the CPAP itself., The CPAP sucks air in the back and blows it out over the humidifier and/or INTO the hose and mask.
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Permalink Reply by Sleepguy on
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On top of the other comments, I would recommend running the machine 24/7. Some auto part stores carry (or used to carry) ozone products to remove smoke odors from cars but you would want to make sure that was completely flushed out of the system before using the machine. I can't really recommend that except to note that it's something that at least used to be available for the smoky used car smell problem.
Apart from that I refer you to Melodie's thread about aromatics that I just bumped (though I hope not to offend people by spamming the boards!).
Bret
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Thank you, SleepGuy, for the Ozone tip. I'll check into the safety of that. The aromatics are definitely OUT. Too many man-made scents give me one mell of a headache and/or take my breath away. Riding in an elevator w/all the perfume, cologne and aftershaves are enough to gag a maggot for me. I avoid elevators whenever possible. The LAST thing I want to do is try to cover up the smokey odor w/some man made scent. I'd rather the smokey odor!!!!
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Hi Judy,
Have you considered white vinegar? My Mom used to put out small bowls of the stuff, all around the house, after a house party to absorb the smoke odors. Also, I clean my coffee pot with white vinegar. I wonder if you put vinegar in the water holder (whatever it's called), then just ran your machine for a few hours, or longer... Then ran it for a few more hours, this time using only the distilled water. I've never done it, but it sounds pretty reasonable to me...What say ye?
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Thanks, EllenLee. You're right. Vinegar usually is a good deoderizer. I've set a small dish of vinegar right behind the CPAP today hoping the vapors will be drawn into the CPAP and deoderize it - eventually. It won't do any good to put it in the humidifier tank - wrong end, the air is blowing OUT of the CPAP at that point, not being drawn into the CPAP.
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Hey Judy, just a point of clarification: we're not talking about man-made scents. The main product line is all natural aromatics (the "smelly" part of plants). I don't like artificial smells, either.
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Vinegar is certainly an effective agent to deal with such odors.How about washing the plastic parts properly frequently and then perhaps other measures would be more effective.
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Thank you, SleepGuy and Ashutosh. I don't want to cover up the smokey oder, I want to ELIMINATE it. Everything that can be taken apart and cleaned has been. It is the CPAP itself and there's no way for me to take it apart aside from the fact that that would void the warranty which still has a 13 months to go.
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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You might try some activated charcoal near the intake. I know that it is used for orders as well as volcanic rock. Baking soda also can remove odors. Make sure they don't actually enter the cpap machine.
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Right on, SleepyCarol. I never thought of the charcoal. Baking soda was on my list. I want to talk to some professionals first so will be contacting my local DME supplier Monday to see what they suggest. And there is a CPAP refurbishing place in Michigan in the Detroit area, maybe Southfield, I'm going to try to find to see what they have to say. I really appreciate all the suggestions from every one of you and if and when I find something successful you can be sure I will post it here for others who may encounter this.
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