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How do others clean their nebulizer cups?
Medicare switched me to Lincare as my service provider for nebulizer equipment. When a new compressor and cups were delivered I was given directions for use. The provider told me that Lincare believes that washing the nebulizer cups with soap is to be avoided because bubles can form and interrupt the flow. The care provider showed me how to simply rinse all equipment ( except hose of course) under a faucet with my hands in warm water. I had always been washing the pieces with soap and water and then rinsing them after each use and actually boiling the pieces for 10 minutes once a week. . What do others do?
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Hello Margo,
Soaking the appliance with white vinegar and distilled water has been recommended in the past.
I would not use tap water to clean the device since any impurities in tap water can be inhaled.
I hope that other members respond
Welcome Margo. Yes, I hope others chime in about their home practices. This is always a question that comes up at conferences or really any gathering of the patients. I realize this can be a time consuming, daily chore and if there is a way to shorten it, I am sure that would be welcomed. Please let us know your tried and true best practices for cleaning your equipment.
Hello! More information from PariMedical
https://www.pari.com/us-en/education-ceu/cleaning-maintenance/
Hello! Another resource-
We have always washed my husbands with soap and water, we just make sure to rinse them good, and then air dry. We also have Lincare, and they have never said not to. We have several back ups, so if one is not dry, we use another. Lincare should give you extras if you request them.
We have always washed my husbands with soap and water, we just make sure to rinse them good, and then air dry. We also have Lincare, and they have never said not to. We have several back ups, so if one is not dry, we use another. Lincare should give you extras if you request them.
We have always washed my husbands with soap and water, we just make sure to rinse them good, and then air dry. We also have Lincare, and they have never said not to. We have several back ups, so if one is not dry, we use another. Lincare should give you extras if you request them.
We have always washed my husbands with soap and water, we just make sure to rinse them good, and then air dry. We also have Lincare, and they have never said not to. We have several back ups, so if one is not dry, we use another. Lincare should give you extras if you request them.
We have always washed my husbands with soap and water, we just make sure to rinse them good, and then air dry. We also have Lincare, and they have never said not to. We have several back ups, so if one is not dry, we use another. Lincare should give you extras if you request them.
I have always used vinegar I have Lincare too best company always supply what I need.
I have always used vinegar I have Lincare too best company always supply what I need.
I have always used vinegar I have Lincare too best company always supply what I need.
I have always used vinegar I have Lincare too best company always supply what I need.
I have always used vinegar I have Lincare too best company always supply what I need.
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