Monday, June 1, 2020

VirtuClean 2 ~ Update On An Advanced CPAP Cleaner



VirtuClean 2 ~
Update On A CPAP Cleaner That’s Economical, Clinically Efficient and Easy to Use….

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BOB SKIDMORE

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In my April 2018 column, I featured the VirtuCLEAN 1 by VirtuOx, a CPAP cleaning system that Cleans your CPAP device’s water tank, hose and associated mask, https://bit.ly/2WEs9RN. Like all products there is always room for improvements. The VirtuCLEAN 2 is their latest model available.

First, let’s talk about the need for cleaning your CPAP’s mask, hose and water tank. There are different theories on the frequency of such cleaning, so we’ll leave that subject up to you and your pulmonologist.

Manual cleaning is one form of cleaning that’s recommended by most manufacturers of CPAP systems. Another form of a cleaning process would be a CPAP cleaning device. The VirtuCLEAN 2 is  one of many devices on the market for this purpose. Our body, both internally and externally, as well as room surroundings, can expose your device to various bacteria and germs that are passed on in the breathing process and into your lungs because they tend to cling on to the equipment. Perhaps the most common germs are E Coli, Staphylococcus Aureus and Candida Albicans just to name a few. These enemies tend to adhere to your equipment and therefore some form of routine cleaning becomes mandatory.

In my April 2018 column I tested and reviewed the VirtuCLEAN version 1. Recently I’ve been testing VirtuCLEAN’s version 2 of the VirtuCLEANER system. This model has been available for a while. It comes with a large bag used as a cleaning chamber with an attached filter requiring semi-annual replacement. It incorporates several innovations that include a digital screen displaying: Total Time Cleaned, Total Hours Used, Times Cleaned Last Week, Battery Charge Status, and a Countdown Timer during the use cycle. A finger “touch sensor icon” power switch is also part of the screen’s display. If desired, you can hold your finger on this icon for a few additional seconds while the unit is on and it will shut down.

The VirtuCLEAN 2 takes thirty minutes of cleaning time to emit OZONE and then an additional five minutes to dispense a clean airflow into the supplied bag that contains your mask and when needed, your empty water tank. A short beep sound indicates the cleaning process is complete. Connection to the bag from the VirtuCLEAN 2 device utilizes the same push-on connections used for normal operation. Charging via the supplied USB charger is typically required after every four uses and is also indicated by the digital status indicator displayed upon startup. Charging takes about two hours to complete. The battery is replaceable.

(TIP: After several cleaning cycles I hold the hose and associated mask under a shower and run cold water back and fourth thru both pieces followed by hanging them to up to dry. It’s important not to touch any of the hose or mask pieces to any other surface during this process so you avoid any new contamination.)


(TIP: After a cleaning cycle I reconnect everything back to normal and turn the VirtuCLEAN 2 on, without adding water to the tank, for about an hour. This allows any lingering Ozone odor to dissipate. When this is complete I shut off the device, add my distilled water and we’re ready for future use.)


VirtuClean 2 is a revolutionary cleaning device. It is a fifteen-year-old brand that is used by over five million patients worldwide. It’s as much as 99.9% effective in killing germs and bacteria in many brands of sleep equipment preventing many potential health scenarios. VirtuCLEAN 2 is also ideal for homecare and can be used to clean multiple masks at home or in a hospital setting. I’ve used both versions for several years and find it to be so much easier and faster that the old baby-soap/hot water method. It comes complete with a replaceable, rechargeable lithium battery, replaceable bi-annual filter and an annually replaceable pouch.


GADGETEER’s RATING: ★★★★★

MSRP: $279 (Available retail and on line from various vendors.)
Semi-annually replaced filter $9.99
Annually replaced round bag with an included new filter $19.99

For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3fX4SSC

Graphic credits: VirtuCLEAN; THE GADGETEER; Google Images

Bob Skidmore is a freelance writer, who may be contacted at bob.thegadgeteer.skidmore@gmail.com, or followed at twitter.com/bskidmore for the latest gadget industry news. He does not represent, or endorse any of the products he reviews and his opinions are solely his points of view and not those of the manufacturer. Your doctor, prior to using any product or procedure, should always first approve medical devices and procedures for your specific use. The manufacturer generally supplies products and press releases at no cost for the articles and no other compensation is received. THE GADGETEER is highly selective as to products he feels worthy of review so as not to waste the reader’s time, thus the reason for many superior ratings.
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