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Robert V. (California) on 04/26/2020
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I found this info helpful during short supply of many items for cleaning/disinfecting. It comes from the Cleveland Medical Clinic & posted as cleaning methods for nebulizer which is made of plastic material. The disposable is a weaker plastic & can only use the cold process. The cleaning method is a guide only, in case you are short of normal supplies. I think white vinegar is still available. Disposable nebulizers should use one of these cold disinfecting methods: Soak in 70% isopropyl alcohol for 5 minutes. Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Soak in a one-part white vinegar to 3-part water solution for 30 minutes. After any of these cold disinfecting techniques, rinse well and air dry. Non-disposable nebulizers may be disinfected as described above. They may also be disinfected by any of the following heat disinfecting methods: Boil for 5 minutes. Microwave in a bowl of water for 5 minutes. Put in the dishwasher at 158 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Use an electric steam sterilizer (baby bottle sterilizer).

Replied by J. Park from LA, CA, US on 04/28/2020

Robert, I have been using nebulizers and ultrasonic humidifiers for many years with Hydrogen Peroxide for common flu/cold and never have to disinfect them. The hydrogen peroxide itself does disinfect the humidifier or nubulizer as well as my lungs. So why do I need this additional step?

Replied by Rob S. from U.S.A. on 05/06/2020

I was told by a nurse giving me instructions on using and cleaning mine to use vinegar, it`s all that`s needed.

Replied by Tom from United Kingdom on 07/09/2020

J. Park,

Can I ask exactly HOW you use the Hydrogen Peroxide with the Nebulizer? I have some 3% food grade HP that I have bought and I also have a Nebulizer, I'm just a little unsure how much to actually put in the Nebulizer and how long and how often to use it for? Like, how many breaths do I need to take, do I breathe it in then hold it and release or do I breathe quickly etc?

Replied by Kiwi from Philippines on 07/16/2020

3% hydrogen peroxide or the 35% HP with food grade?

Replied by Cindy from Wi on 01/24/2021

Do you get a extremely dry mouth with nebulizing saline/hydrogen peroxide? I tried Dr. Mercolas nebulizer treatment for covid and got interrupted sleep from extreme dry mouth, tho, that is more acceptable than ending up in the hospital. Thanks in advance for any tips.

Replied by Dano from Idaho on 02/06/2021

I agree with using white vinegar as a cleaner. I know someone that has a dialysis machine at home for treatment. He was told to use white vinegar for cleaning it. It must be rinsed off with water after using it to clean.