What's the best way to sterilize the kit?
1414936
An autoclave would be best, followed by a pressure cooker. The rubber seal seems like it would hold up to the heat/steam but that's purely a guess. Have not tried it personally.
1896219
We use ammonia and a toothbrush. Pour some on the plates and brush it through. then rise them off and allow to air dry. We have done this for years.
1703008
I'm pretty sure he puts it in an autoclave. ( sterilized) peroxide would kill anything you attempted to put in there
655576
Always do prep....clean with wire brush as best as possible....remove any oil or grease by cleaning with denatured alcohol or some comparable solvent
723279
wipe out the bits with stiff brush or other similar thing. paper towel for excess oil. the oil can stay on the grill a long time without harm to the next batch. My unit died and I threw it away. Not well made inside I guess.
199451
Thank you for your interest. Just like with any avent bottle, you can do it using the microwave or electric sterilizer
2056079
I actually cut the bottle in half and use a knife or spatula to remove the remaining liquid. This may sound crazy or odd, but there is always a bunch left in the bottle. I do this for tubes, too.
1281200
I've boiled mine in water to sterilize it several times. Still works with no problems.
578759
Use a soldering iron to heat it up and remove. I have used this technique several times. Be careful not to burn anything in the process ;)
723278
wipe out the bits with stiff brush or other similar thing. paper towel for excess oil. the oil can stay on the grill a long time without harm to the next batch.My unit died and I threw it away. Not well made inside I guess.
1308492
Yes! That's what I do to sterilize it! To take it apart you just push the tube up through the cup and it comes right off! Hope this helps! :)
2055444
Fill with warm water and a little vinegar. Leave in for 5 minutes. Pour it out and wipe out with damp cloth.
1823840
you need sterilizing chemicals, yeast, stabilizing chemicals, and clarifying chemicals. I just buy the kits. They are simple and make surprisingly good wine.
440109
Yes, when I first bought it we sterilized in a pot of hot water for 5-10 mins. Other than that, we rinse it with the Medela soap and hot water. I wouldn't recommend using the microwave or dishwasher as these things can break down the plastic. Of course, that is being a really anal parent. Every two weeks I sterilize it again within a pot of hot water but I never use the microwave or dishwasher.
1870199
I would use a cup of sudsy ammonia in a bucket of warm water. Ammonia will dissolve the finish.
103099
the directions have to be follow, sterilization is need on all the equipment and make sure that your kit is not expired. The bottles has to be sterilize also. The wine can not have to much contact with the air.
704973
I would just sterilize after the initial purchase. You really don't need to sterilize bottles/parts each time anymore. That is an old recommendation from when water supplies weren't as safe. I do sterilize my bottles/parts once in a while still but really just hot soapy water or a run through the dishwasher is sufficient. Plus if you think about it- When you sterilize an item you also need to sterilize the tongs used to pick it up, the counter or drying rack you sit it on, the cupboard which it then goes into, and any other surface it is likely to touch by the time it's used for a feeding... You are never going to be able to keep your bottles sterile.