If you have a tracheostomy tube, it is important to clean it regularly. This article will teach you how to clean a tracheostomy tube.

  1. Open the tracheostomy tube coverings and remove any debris that has built up over time.
  2. Use a mild soap and water to clean the inside of the tube. Be sure to use plenty of soap becausetracheitis can develop from bacteria that build up on the inside of the tube.
  3. Rinse off any excess soap and water and dry off the tube coverings.
  4. Put on a new trach coverings if needed and close the coverings securely with adhesive tape or Velcro®