SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
1.Remove the nebulizer and mouthpiece from the tubing. If using the mask, remove the mask from the nebulizer.
2.Disassemble nebulizer chamber by turning counterclockwise and separating.
3.Fill two plastic containers or bowls:
A.Washing: Hot water/detergent solution.
B.Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one part vinegar to three parts water).
4.Thoroughly clean the nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask in hot water/detergent solution.
5.Remove from the water/detergent solution and rinse with clear hot tap water.
6.Soak in hot water/vinegar solution for 30 minutes.
7.Rinse with hot tap water again and air dry thoroughly.
NOTE: If using medical disinfectant cleaners, follow manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
8.Keep the outer surface of the tubing dust‐free by wiping regularly.
NOTE: The nebulizer air tubing does not have to be washed internally because only filtered air passes through the tubing.
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