What is the best way to clean/sterilize these bottles before use?
254033
This is my take on how you should clean the bottles. It's based on my experiences working in labs while earning a BS in chemistry. If the bottles have already already had liquid or something else in them, then I'd do steps 1-3. If you're getting them new, then you can probably get away with steps 2-3. 1) Clean with hot water, dilute liquid soap, and a bottle brush like http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Bottle-Express-Cleaning-Bottles/dp/B0056KQ07Q/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418853729&sr=1-11&keywords=bottle+brush or http://www.amazon.com/Lixit-Bottle-Tube-Cleaning-Brush/dp/B001B1QG78/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418853729&sr=1-10&keywords=bottle+brush. Then rinse. 2) Desanitize with Star San (http://www.amazon.com/Star-San-Sanitizer-4-oz/dp/B00E5MXGKK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418853558&sr=8-4&keywords=star+san) 3) Rinse with hot water until suds free. Then rinse again, two more times with cold water (because it's cleaner than hot water which typically will carry water heater sediment). Then, rinse a final time with filtered or deionized water.
254034
Sorry, don't know. I sprayed them gold and used them for wedding decorations. Good luck...
587310
I'm sorry but I don't have the original box anymore. I have been looking at mine and thinking abouthand-washing them in something like Woolite, rinsing and wrapping in towel to squeeze excess liquid out. Then I guess I will air dry them. This is my best idea.
915941
The cleaning solution is good, but you can just use distilled water and a little white vinegar once the bottle is empty. The lid will screw off the bottle after it does a few clicks. This is a MUCH cheaper way to do it, since the price for new bottles is very high. Make sure once you're done mopping, that you remove the cleaning pad, since it holds moisture and can rust out the steam mechanism. Just follow the directions.
1066540
Don't hand wash, use top shelf of the dishwasher. You'll want to sanitize them since they are usually in people's mouths. You will need a small basket for the caps. Be creative.
200801
Use the remover solution instructions to clean the brushes. After your next application, make sure the bottles/containers lids are twisted on tightly to avoid drying. Keep bushes, solutions, and polishes far away from the LED light. Repeat as necessary.
185584
I would wash them with dish soap and rinse in very hot water, let them air dry. If you are worried about bacteria, boil water and dip the cloth end in to sterilize.
869054
Yes, we wash the bottles out first. Then we rinse them well. Then we sterilize.
1199398
The easiest way to clean it is once you're done using it (like exactly afterwards), you need to put Dawn dishwashing soap (or whatever dish soap you use) and water in it and shake it for at least 4-5 minutes. This will keep it clean but just remember to fill it with soap and water after use. It also wouldn't hurt to let the bottle soak in the soap and water either.
824520
Wash them in warm soapy water by hand, rinse well and air dry until thoughly. dry. Then store.
227815
I mostly just rinse it out real good now and then. I know they make a cleaning solution for them, but I've never it. If you're only filling it with clean tap or purified water I would just occassionly put some clean water and a small amount of household bleach, like 1/4tsp. at most and swish it around real good, squeeze some out thru the tube and bite valve and then thoroughly rinse it, and you should be good to go.
1578431
I usually soak it for a minute or two in soapy water, rub it with my hands, and then rinse well. And, you can put them in boiling water to sanitize.
1066539
Rinse them thoroughly in hot soapy water. Then place on top rack in the dishwasher.
279235
Just wash them in warm water. You can use a little soft-soap if you like, but don't use any harsh solvents or cleaners.
1465909
Just pop the top and bottom off and clean them in hot soapy water. I use a small scrub brush on them. Have no problems, best way I have found to clean it.
1563306
The manufacturer's manual instructions indicate that they should be sterilize only in boiling water. They do not recommend microwave sterilization. I have no idea why. I did follow the instructions and my bottles are in great condition after been boil a lot of times.
1824149
I used methylated spirit to sterilize mine. My guess is that rubbing alcohol will be just fine.
554870
I clean mine semi-regularly FIRST by washing out with Dawn dishwashing soap & hot water, rinsing, THEN filling it with very hot water plus two denture cleaning tablets. I leave it fizzing for a couple of hours (or overnight), then rinse it well. This works well with all my thermal mugs, water bottles (glass, metal, ceramic, etc). I also soak the lids in the solution.