Does Respify™ clean the machine itself?
YES - Respify™ will sanitize the machine, mask, tubing AND reservoir in a single cycle.
We receive this question frequently, as consumers are led to believe that other portable CPAP Cleaners that connnect to the tubing, sanitize the "machine".
The reality is that most other portable CPAP Cleaners do NOT sanitize the entire machine and many do not provide a method for sanitizing the mask and headset.
We recommend sanitizing your machine when you first get Respify™ and then a cadence aligned with PAP Machine filter replacement (every 4 weeks).
- Remove the reservoir, unplug and open up all compartments, allowing for maximum air immersion.
- Remove the filter and place inside the bag, along with machine and Respify™
- We suggest doing this every 4 weeks in a single cycle, along with other components.
- Sanitizing the machine more frequently is ok, however we don't believe it is necessary unless you have been traveling and gear has been on airport conveyors or hotel nightstands.
What do you mean that "many other portable systems do not sanitize the entire machine?"
In the example above.....
The tubing and empty water reservoir are being sanitized.
The machine and mask are NOT.
Independent of PAP machine brand and type, the reservoir acts as a bladder inside the machine, sealing it off from the internals, with the exception of the openings that allow air into the machine via the filter ingress port and out through the tubing.
- Therefore, ozone immerses the tubing, empty reservoir and then passes through the opening on the back of the machine, allowing ozone into the room air (unless of course a plug is provided).
- Ozone is not getting behind the reservoir, into the innards of the unit.
- Nor is it sanitizing the outside of the machine, which can turn into a television remote or cell phone, in terms of germs and bacteria.
- Furthermore, in the example above, the mask and headset are not sanitized, unless done in a separate cleaning cycle (assuming a method for doing so is provided).
In the example below, they tried to emulate our bag material and zipper, but turned it into a snack box, measuring roughly 7 x 9 inches.
The reservoir and mask may be sanitized, if they fit. The machine is not being sanitized.
In summary, most other portable systems:
- Do not sanitize the machine, but sanitize the tubing, reservoir and air ingrees/egress on the machine, allowing ozone into the room unless a plug is provided.
- Many do not offer a solution to sanitize the mask and headset.
- Special adapters are often required and are prone to being lost, broken or may become obsolute in the event of future changes in your gear.
- Cycle times of 20 to 30 minutes don't tell the full story (more on that below).
How long is the Respify™ sanitizing cycle time?
The Respify 2.0 Cycle time is approximately 1.5 hours, which is illustrated by light indicators and an automatic power off.
This time is required to allow for proper sanitizing AND to provide time for O3 to decompose back into oxygen.
Why is the Respify™ cycle longer than the 20 or 30 minutes others advertise?
We question the integrity of any outfit selling portable PAP Sanitizers that tell you everything will be sanitized in under an hour.
- Active Air is an oxidant. It requires time to work its maagic, as well as to decompose back into oxygen. From our experience, this does not happen in 20 or 30 minutes.
- Most other portable systems do not have the ability to sanitize everything in a single cycle, let alone the machine itself. Many require one cycle to sanitize the tubing and reservoir and a second to sanitize the mask and headset, depending upon their implementation.
There are many other good companies out there,but do your homework!
- Find out where they ship from and what are the delivery times?
- Can you return your purhcase? What is the timeframe and is the return address in the states?
- Some make you use it for up to 4 weeks before returning it, whereas others play the "medical" card and don't allow returns.
- Are they noting that "due to high demand, this item may take 4 weeks to arrive? This typically translates to drop shipping from overseas, vs. stocked inventory in the states.
- The same applies to many large marketplace sellers.
- For the record, we are far from perfect but ARE based out of the states and do honor our commitments.
How does Respify™ Sanitize without liquids or soaps?
- Respify uses Active Air, which is also called O3 or ozone.
- Active Air is an extremely powerful oxidant, with up to hundreds of times the oxidizing power of bleach, but without the mess.
- Respify™ creates Active Air electronically, so there are no messy liquids or solutions that require refilling or replacement.
Is there antyhing else I need to buy or recurring costs?
No, Everything required to sanitize is included and there are no replacement parts.
Will Respify work with APAP, BPAP or VPAP in addition to CPAP?
Yes, Respify is compatible with all of the above, including travel systems.
What types of masks does Respify work with?
Respify™ is compativle with ALL types of masks and nasal pillows.
Does Respify™ work with heated tubing?
Yes, Respify™ is universally compatible with heated, unheated and even travel machine tubing.
Is Respify FDA approved?
- No. The FDA does not evaluate or "Approve" PAP cleaning products.
- If you see FDA (or other) logo's on marketplaces or other sites, there's a very good chance that the endorsement, approval, etc., is fabricated in an attempt to win your trust.
- The caveat being that any company can pay to "register" with the FDA. However FDA "Registered" and "FDA Approved" are two completely different things.
- Registered is like the seal of good housekeeeping--marketing. Evaluations and approvals are limited to pharmaceuticals and complex medical equipment--not PAP Sanitizers.
- Other than the "big name" in PAP sanitizing, none of the companies we've seen use the FDA logo are even registered. Go ahead and look them up.
What is the difference between this product and the Deluxe Home and Travel System?
- Some people find it more convenient placing their gear in a tote at home, which is completely optional.
- The Respify 2.0 Deluxe package includes everything in this package, PLUS a tote. We provide one with the Deluxe Home and Travel Package
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