CPAP Bag Cleaner And TSA

July 01, 2021 by PrimeClean

TSA stands for Transportation Security Administration and it controls your CPAP bag cleaner and the entire unit when traveling. In other words, you must meet their regulations in order to travel freely with your machine. There are a lot of things and facts you need to know regarding this matter and today we will explain all of them in detail. After all, you deserve the ability to travel with your CPAP machine and use it while on vacation or a business trip.

You Can Travel With Your CPAP Machine

Yes, you can carry your machine and a CPAP bag cleaner without any important facts to consider. Keep in mind that you can declare it as a part of luggage if you like or you can opt for carry-on. The latter is much safer due to the fact you won’t lose your luggage in this way. We must add that you can claim other items in the same way. CPAP machines do not count as carry-on due to the fact they are labeled as what they are, medical devices. If you want to claim it as luggage, there is no need to worry about any of these things.

Keep in mind that your CPAP machine must fit the corresponding compartment. Many manufacturers will sell you special bags that are designed for the same purpose and have a suitable size that allows them to be carried above your head while flying. In the second case, you will want to check with the requirements of the airliner you are flying with to make sure you meet their requirements.

Moving Pass Security

The first and the most important thing to know is that you can carry a CPAP machine through the security but you will need to pull it out from a bag and place it in a plastic container before the X-Ray machine. This is mandatory. However, you can use a clear plastic bag in order to place the CPAP machine in it and then place it in a plastic container. This is done for sanitary purposes only and it is allowed. At this point, you can leave the CPAP hose and mask inside the bag. There is no need to pull them out.

According to American Sleep Apnea Association or ASAA, all patients must do this and it applies to all machines of the same kind. There are no exceptions. Keep in mind that a security officer must handle your machine with care. If not, you are allowed to report that to the supervisor.

Liquid Cleaners Are A Different Story

You will want to carry a liquid cleaner to your destination and use it once you arrive. But, most if not all airlines will limit the amount of liquid you can carry. This is generally limited to 3.4 ounces and it affects all liquids, even distilled water. In addition, you will want to check and know can you buy distilled water when you arrive! Relying on 3.4 ounces of water is not enough.

So, you can carry only 3.4 ounces or a close amount of liquid cleaner in an airplane. This isn’t ideal. Luckily there is an alternative. You can use PrimeClean which is an ideal solution. It is ozone cleaner and it is small, safe to use and it doesn’t require any liquids. In addition, you can use it many times with a single charge only. It is small as well, so it won’t occupy a lot of space in your luggage.

Ozone cleaners are the most effective type and PrimeCleaner is one of the best options. It kills 99.9% of bacteria and germs. It can kill viruses as well and it will kill the COVID19 virus as well which makes it extremely powerful. On the other hand, you need to wait after you are done for 35 minutes for the ozone to be converted to oxygen, and you are done. There is no maintenance of any kind needed to the unit. All you have to do is to recharge the battery.

Cleaning your CPAP machine is mandatory and extremely important. It will kill and remove all kinds of irritants and issues that can cause severe problems to your health. Irritations, allergies, and infections among even more severe issues are common. Regular cleaning makes this impossible and makes your therapy safer.

You Can Travel With CPAP Batteries As Well

Some CPAP patients believe that they cannot carry CPAP batteries on the airplane and they must find an alternative when they arrive.This is not true. You can carry a battery pack and you can use it for your purposes when you arrive and even on the plane.

If you don’t carry a battery pack but you want to use your machine at night, make sure one thing. For this, you need to check and see is your seat close to the power outlet and make sure you can use it during the travel. If you can, your therapy will be active and effective and you can sleep well while traveling.

The Final Word

All users can travel with a CPAP Bag Cleaner and obviously the CPAP machine. If you are one of them, just make sure you claim the CPAP machine properly and you take needed precautions in order to keep the machine safe and sound while traveling and during your encounter with TSA. Don’t forget that your CPAP hose and mask are not important to the TSA agents. Bring PrimeClean as well if you want to clean your machine, which is mandatory.