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Living Dangerously - Nebulizer Cleaning
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 12, 2022 | Replies (137)Comment receiving replies
Vinegar, full strength, is effective against mycobacterium, hence the use of vinegar. Water over 140F is as well.
There are varying reports about the effectiveness of alcohol and hydrogen peroxide (especially because hydrogen peroxide loses its effectiveness very soon after opening.
All that said, I immerse my neb and the mouthpieces from my inhalers as well as the extension tubes in VERY hot (145F) soapy water weekly, soak, scrub, rinse & air dry. Periodically I toss the whole works, in the water, in the microwave for 1 minute, then let it cool - in my oven, that heats the water from 145 to 180, enough to kill just about anything. I used to religiously use vinegar or alcohol, but quit several months ago with no apparent ill effect.
Sue
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Sue I apologize if I missed this but I see you use the hot soapy water weekly I read this at once a week If this is correct, what do you use each day for sanitizing
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Thanks, Sue! I think I will try the vinegar. (Does full strength mean 5% acidity? Same as the strength used for cooking?) I REALLY like the idea of using the microwave! Thanks again...much appreciated.