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Q.
I note both RespiClean and RespiSoak have
a common active ingredient “oxychloro complex
species.” Can the residue of this
active ingredient harm me?
A.
The product is environmentally friendly.
It only has a “Caution” on
the label thus indicating the product is
very safe.
Q.
Is oxychloro complex
species new?
A.
This product has been around for years. It
is commonly used commercially in industry.
Dr. Acker found this product and worked on
a safe process mainly out of the “necessity
being the mother of invention” to clean
and deodorize his CPAP mask and hose.
Q.
I noticed that some of the RespiSoak I purchased is colorless while other bottles are
a pale yellow color with a faint chlorinous smell. Have the bottles with the faint yellow color and faint smell gone bad?
A.
Not at all. Both colorless or faint yellow with a faint smell are perfectly fine and ready for use.
Q. The RespiClean CPAP Daily Spray does
not smell like this - why?
A. RespiClean CPAP Daily Spray is a dilution
of RespiSoak 2% Concentrate - thus it does
not have the smell. We add Oil of Peppermint
to the RespiClean to give it and the mask a
fresh and pleasant smell.
Q.
Will these products stain or discolor my
mask, hose or nasal pillows?
A.
No. It does not discolor rubber and plastic
products. Research has found that all of
our products are totally compatible with
rubber and plastic (silicone included) products.
It is only metal that the product may oxidize
and corrode over time.
Q.
Is it okay to pour my soaking solution
down the drain into the city sewer?
A.
Yes. Pour it down the drain with running
water. It is environmentally friendly.
Q.
Will this product bleach fabric or carpet?
A.
This product has the ability to bleach fabric
and carpet. We recommend care when using
it to avoid this possible problem.
Q. Why can’t I just use RespiClean
CPAP Daily Spray and skip the soaking (immersion)
procedure?
A. Dr. Acker found that while the RespiClean
CPAP Daily Spray will reduce odor causing bacteria
and is very effective in cleaning your mask
or nasal pillows, once a week one should immerse
the mask, hose, nasal pillows and plastic parts
of the humidifier into a soaking solution to
deep clean and deodorize the parts. It will
leave them odor free and very clean with a
refreshing light scent.
Q.
I travel for business and pleasure quite
a lot. Do I need to do the soaking immersion
process when on the road? The tub and other
apparatus is quite bulky for travel.
A.
Travel is difficult enough without bulky
items. Dr. Acker feels that if you soak your
CPAP equipment just before you leave and take your Travel
Size RespiClean CPAP Daily Spray, you will be
just fine for a week or two trip. Faithfully
using the spray daily should do fine. Dr.
Acker feels the hose can go much longer than
the mask or nasal pillows before there is
a need for soaking. Once you are home, immediately
soak the equipment in the RespiSoak as directed
and all should be well.
Q.
You say to manually wash the CPAP equipment
parts in the RespiSoak/warm
tap water solution. Then soak all the parts
for 4 hrs. minimum - more time is inconsequential?
Please explain!
A.
The “manual wash” is simply to
clean any mucous or protein material off
the equipment first before immersion. The
soaking solution is more effective if this
is done first. Dr. Acker found that his process
of immersion is maximally effective if done
for at least 4 hrs.
Q.
Why do I need caution putting
any metal parts into the soaking solution
and
immersing for
4
hrs. like the rubber and plastic parts?
I am specifically referring to the metal
heater plate of the humidifier.
A.
Oxychloro complex species work by oxidation.
Thus, exposed metal might oxidize and corrode over time - however the soaking solution is so very dilute it may take a very long time to happen.
Q.
After I rinse each part in warm tap water
for 2 minutes - should I lay the parts
out on a freshly laundered towel and let
them “air dry” before reassembly?
My other option is to dry the parts immediately
with a freshly laundered towel and reassemble
the parts.
A.
Dr. Acker prefers to lay the parts out after
proper rinsing on a lint free towel
to “air dry.” You can dry the parts with a lint free towel but air drying tends to not reintroduce bacteria
onto the freshly cleaned parts.
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