I'm looking to buy a CPAP cleaning machine for my mom. Does anyone have suggestions?

I've had a CPAP for several years and have a special fabric "sock" that covers the entire tube so there's no condensation in it. I never wash or disinfect it. Daily I wash the mask with Dove soap every morning and dry it with a towel. I then disconnect the tube from the unit and the headgear so that air flows through it all day and dries any moisture. I also pull out the reservoir and open the lid (I don't remove the remaining distilled water) also to dry out any condensation. I replace all parts (mask, headgear, tube, filter and reservoir) every 6 months. I have never had a problem. I use a ResMed unit and I love it.

My husband has been using a CPAP for 13 years now and just uses warm water, mild dish soap or vinegar. Never had a problem. It takes around 5 minutes to clean it. Maybe less. I don’t see a need to sterilize it but he’s healthy and not at risk of anything.

My dad has the so clean machine. he is 95 and loads of problems would not remember to to the cleaning without someone/something to do the cleaning for him. The CPAP machine can be pricey to replace and certainly a place where all kinds of gunk can and will collect inside the tubing etc. My son also has a cpap-but he does his own maintenance with vinegar water soak tubes etc in a pan for a bit rinse and dry. Seems to be doing well with this method. He has other serious illness and needs to keep it clean to not make more problems for himself.

Don’t have a clue but stick around for others to help.

Good luck.