Hi there, I may be the clumsiest of asthmatics but wonder what you tend to do if you drop your inhaler (salbutamol/clenil modulite types) somewhere grubby and the canister pops out too. I tend to wash the main unit well with hot soapy water but don't know what to do about the canister part. Any suggestions welcome! Thanks.
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How do you clean inhalers (not spacers)...if you're clumsy & drop them somewhere grubby?!
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I’d just give it a wipe with an antibacterial wipe. Both canister and holder.
One of the tests to see how much is left in the canister is to float it in water. Presumably you can do the same to clean it - must be watertight.
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