Do you wash the bottles first with soap and then put them in the sterilizer? Or do you just rise the bottles well and then put them in the sterilizer
869053
OCD wife washes them first. I would think rinsing first would be good enough. :)
869054
Yes, we wash the bottles out first. Then we rinse them well. Then we sterilize.
1824149
I used methylated spirit to sterilize mine. My guess is that rubbing alcohol will be just fine.
252984
I don't put them in the washer,I use A scruffy and dish soap and get them as clean as they will come ,rinse well and leave on a flat surface to dry.
178018
Hand wash. Cold water. I have a daycare so I hand wash the first few times then throw them in the washier, usually ok
1955903
I keep the soap nuts in the washer for the complete cycle. My clothes come out soft & smelling clean. I hang the soap nuts to dry in between cycles. I don't use any type of rinse agent either.
1389090
No. Sterilizer is meant to kill any germs or bacteria .. Hand soap wash is required for cleaning the milk residue .. Smell .. Sliminess ..
1267140
I wash them in the machine, under "sterilization." It works well. I do NOT dry them. I let them air-dry.
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We bought an FAO schwarts bottle sterilizer for hand washing. That way we can sterilize 6 bottles at time and it's done in five minutes tops per bottle load. For on the go we use the Medela Steam and go bags and zap them in the microwave. They can only handle 2 8 oz bottles and done in 2 minutes! Love my glass bottles and using on #2 kid. We have used plastic from time to time and the dishwasher powder sticks to the plastic bottle. Never have this issue when we wash the glass in the dishwasher. Dishwasher will also sterilize the bottles if dry setting is on high. Kids have never been sick unless exposed to other sick kids. Love my glass. :-) We bought an FAO schwarts bottle sterilizer for hand washing. That way we can sterilize 6 bottles at time and it's done in five minutes tops per bottle load. For on the go we use the Medela Steam and go bags and zap them in the microwave. They can only handle 2 8 oz bottles and done in 2 minutes! Love my glass bottles and using on #2 kid. We have used plastic from time to time and the dishwasher powder sticks to the plastic bottle. Never have this issue when we wash the glass in the dishwasher. Dishwasher will also sterilize the bottles if dry setting is on high. Kids have never been sick... » Read More We bought an FAO schwarts bottle sterilizer for hand washing. That way we can sterilize 6 bottles at time and it's done in five minutes tops per bottle load. For on the go we use the Medela Steam and go bags and zap them in the microwave. They can only handle 2 8 oz bottles and done in 2 minutes! Love my glass bottles and using on #2 kid. We have used plastic from time to time and the dishwasher powder sticks to the plastic bottle. Never have this issue when we wash the glass in the dishwasher. Dishwasher will also sterilize the bottles if dry setting is on high. Kids have never been sick unless exposed to other sick kids. Love my glass. :-) « Show Less
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Wash them in warm soapy water by hand, rinse well and air dry until thoughly. dry. Then store.
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Before I bought a brush I used to fill it about half way with water and a little bit of dishwashing soap then close it and shake it up very vigorously. Then rinse it very well and done. I've used this technique quite successfully to clean out oil sample bottles with openings that even a brush wouldn't fit in. Just be sure to rinse it thoroughly, but the rinse on these bottles is much easier because of the wider opening.
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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.
271977
I use a 10% bleach and water solution for the initial clean and between every second keg for sterilization. Soak for 15 minutes, rinse well, then allow to dry by hanging.
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These bottles are really cheaply made and the plastic won't stand up to a lot of heat before it starts to break down, in my opinion. I wouldn't clean with either method you mentioned, just use soap and warm water. Hope this helps! :)
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Hello, my bottles are plastic, hot out but you can wait for it to cool down or simply manipulate the caliper off the sterilizer and cooled quickly.
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I tried it once just to see. The formula/milk leaves an oily film on nipples and bottles, so technically they would be sterilized (?) but still kind of dirty (?). I find its best to wash the bottles, nipples and everything and then put it into the sterilizer. I know when you're juggling babies and other things, washing and sterilizing seems like a chore, but it just seems safer doing the washing and sterilizing.
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They are sterile so you don't need to wash them. Just open one and attach it. I haven't tried reusing them. I thought about it until I started using them. I think it's impractical.
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Yes, the bottles remain wet after sterilizing. I tap them on a dish towel, tilt them and let them air dry.