Do you boil the ring and cap to sanitize as well? Concerns about boiling plastic?
1368805
I put all of it in the dishwasher. The only issue I've run into is that you get a film in the end of the nipple so I use my pinkie to rub it off.
1368806
Yes! You can boil these. If you are concerned about them melting, you may want to bring your water to a good rolling boil then throw them into to the pot and put a top on it. Turn off the heat and let it sit there for about 10 minutes. Then take them out with a pair of tongs and let air dry on a clean towel. I hope this helps! :)
60954
You can wash it because the top comes off, and you could disinfect it with a disinfectant solution, but it's plastic so it won't withstand the temperatures needed for sterilization such as in boiling water. I found mine stopped working after the second use anyway.
112499
I sure haven't tried that. I would suggest a mild bleach and water solution rather than boiling water. Good luck!
2007307
I put the metal pan insert in the dishwasher. I'm sure the plastic part is safe as well but I hand wash that as it doesn't get very dirty.
801367
I believe it should only be used with water. I think any other solution could possibly cause the plastic/material to break down or risk any other damage. Plain warm water gets the job done for me!
637748
I agree with the water and vinegar solution. This is needed only rarely. I put the pot right in the dishwasher occasionally and rinse it out on a regular basis with plain or soapy water - rinse well The plastic parts may warp in a dishwasher that is run on sanitize but otherwise those are OK in the dishwasher too.
1314618
Thanks, I never thought of it. I used stainless/ aluminum cleaner in a used Chantal whistle tea kettle just received and I will just boil it out for a couple weeks and use water for when I need extra hot water. Glad you mentioned the unsafety bit. Probably saved me from being a sick puppy, or worse, ha. Thanks so much.
146441
Absolutely. Anything exposed to water and air needs sanitized from time to time. Try taking apart one of those water cooler stands - the mold growth on the inside is nauseating because people only clean the outside! I put the pieces in the top rack of my dishwasher and run it on sanitize.
1740892
No. It should be treated the same as any microwave-safe plastic container. It is very easy to hand wash. I have 2 and use them for a variety of foods, especially Chinese cuisine where I have several dishes like spring/egg rolls, fried rice and a stir fry entre. Well worth the price.
1148064
I usually hand wash, but have put it on top rack a few times just to make sure I'm getting the spouse and straw sanitized since they are plastic. The bottle indicates it is dishwasher safe.
1236345
I wouldn't worry about boiling it. Wash it 2-3 times before use, drying in between. Made them perfectly fluffy.
1178084
I don't microwave plastic. I'm sure you can but you risk leaching chemicals and melting the thing. If you're looking to disinfect it then you can use boiling water or rinsing with rubbing alcohol (this is what I do).
1072134
I guess you could. I would wash out the metal cup afterwards, but I don't believe it would hurt the system. I don't have the user's manual though, so I can't advise as to what they recommend.
697089
The lids should be sterilized by pouring boiling water over them and allowing them to soak to soften rims. The canning lid rack is a silly investment, just use a pot. Visnaskas, I agree with you. Do not spend time and money on something so simple as sterilization. One could also bring lids to a boil, turn down heat, no big deal. The Canning Lid Rack is such a crock.
1108332
Boil a pot of water and when it comes to a boil, turn it off and soak them in it. It's how I sterilize all my kids sippy cups
215513
I cleaned ours with vinegar and water, a friend told me a long time ago to do that, he says it cleans that plastic taste out. They manufacture them and then package them and then they set. He says run a couple cups of vinegar water in it then just clear water, and ours was fine.
697087
I'm really confused. Are you asking a question? It is recommended by the manufacturer to place the lids in boiling water before use. I'm guessing mostly to soften the rubber. The complaint about this 'lid holding device' is the quality of the metal used to manufacture it. How does 40 years fit into any of this?