The mixture rule states that any mixture of a listed hazardous waste and a non-hazardous waste remains regulated as a hazardous waste. Mixtures of characteristic wastes and non-hazardous waste are regulated as hazardous waste if the resultant mixture continues to exhibit the characteristic.
1 Wash the cannula in soapy water and rinse it with a solution of 10 parts water and one part vinegar. 2  Rinse thoroughly with hot water and hang to dry.  This connects the nasal cannula to the oxygen concentrator. It doesnât need to be cleaned, but plan to replace it every 6 to 12 months advises the ATS.
Do I need to replace filters, and if so, how often? Most evaporative cool moisture humidifiers use replaceable wick filters, and these should be changed every 2 months on average (wick filter life varies depending on your specific humidifier model, frequency of use, and your water's mineral content).