can sterilize my brushes? how long doesit take to sterilize item?
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You can sterilize your brushes and they need to stay in for about 15 minutes.
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Yes you can sterilize brushes at least 10 minutes. It does not have a timer but it's a great little unit
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I make sure and let mine dry completely( rinse and use a towel). A UV sanitizer could help if your brush states wet. I use mine 3 times a day probably not enough time between brushes to get fungus.
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Yes, just break them down and put them in your sterilizer, along with your bottles, etc.
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I have not had to replace the brushes as yet. I would think Amazon would sell the proper brushes.
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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.
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Soak in acetone (or similar polish remover) for a minute or so. Rinse with water or wipe with a wet wipe and allow for them to air dry. Do it in a glass dish or similar (I use a shot glass) because acetone can ruin plastics. Also be careful not to fill acetone past the metal part because it will ruin the white paint on the brushes (found out the hard way)
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I don't know. I just know that the brush lasts a long time. I have cleaned it with mild soap & warm water & then let it dry. This is the only brush my family uses.
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yes: you take the brush off and rinse it after each brushing! You replace the removable brushes every three months: the bristles wear down
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I'm not certain, since I don't have access to a test lab to do a count on test swab cultures. From what I know, the principle is sound, but I can't independently vary it. According to the directions that come with the wand, you have to expose the surface for a constant 5 to 10 minutes to get a 99% kill. Lesser times will give you a lower bacteria kill. Hope this helps.
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I use my brushes for nail art with nail polishes, so I use a small amount of polish remover. I dab them on a gauze pad. Do not soak the brushes in remover!
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As an RN I have to ask, "Are you serious?" It should go without saying that this would NOT be able to stand up to being autoclaved! You could disinfect it but it was not made to be sterile. Hope this answers your question but just in case let me state this plainly, my answer is NO.
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You can use a artist brush but it's time consuming and you have to get the hardener just right.
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Ive had no problems with this brushes or the dotting tools. I have used them as soon as i got them. It took some time to get here from hong kong 17 days. They work good!!! Thank you, good luck!!!
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You still have to wash everything with soap before sterilizing, since the steam can't remove crusted on milk, etc. BUT the design is clever, because the inner box that holds all the little pieces can be put in the dishwasher, and then you can either consider those pieces clean AND sterile, or you can quickly steam it after so it's been separately washed and sterilized. What I did was keep the whole microwave box on the counter, near my normal dish dying rack, so that I could wash each item in the sink as I used it and then place it directly in the steamer. Then, at the end of the day, or whenever I needed those items, I'd sterilize everything in the steamer, and let it all dry with the lid off for a little while. That system worked pretty well, even though we have little counter space, it was worth it to keep the steamer right there all the time.
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Hello. The exact time necessary to sterilize the bottles depends on the microwave wattage. 1100 ~ 1850 W 180 2 101000 ~ 1100 W 180 5 10 800 ~ 900 W 180 6 10 500 ~ 700 W 180 8 10http://www.drbrownsbaby.com/sites/default/files/instructions/EN_806_Instructions.pdf
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I have found the best way is to wash with dishwashing liquid, being careful to clean between all the little holes and spaces, then I place it in my steaming sterilizer for 15-20 mins. You can also pour hot water on the parts after washing and allow to soak for 15-20 mins. Be sure to put them out to dry before using it again since moisture could get sucked into the pump if the head is wet. Hope this helps.