Understanding the need to routinely sterilize the reservoir by microwaving or with a bleach solution: can this product hold up to sterilization?
1306084
Yes, so far I've had no issues in keeping it sterilized with bleach water. I love love love this thing. Best thing I could have done for my sinuses.
1306085
I don't know but I do know that it these units are extremely noisy and I returned it.
1306086
I clean mine after each use with hot water and soap. Then I turn it on with plain water to remove any soap residue. I would not want to accidentally get any harsh chemicals in my nose. I leave it in pieces to air dry. The noise of the machine doesn't seem to bother anyone in my home, unlike what the other person stated.
1482842
Yep,had a situation where I had to sterilize some things and they held up very well.I have 3 of them....
493369
I think so! I microwave sterilize my Dr. Brown's bottles and pacis and my Medela storage containers so I feel confident saying these ones work, too. I just haven't done it myself because I switched to larger storage containers.
767076
I have never sterilized. I treat it like any other tooth brush. Keep it clean, dry it after use and replace when it starts getting worn down. The motor unit needs a dry every now and then if you dribble some toothpaste inside, but is otherwise very easy to clean.
904582
Yes. It is a bit much on the bleach content for the job; even 1/2 would do a 3L hydration pack. You will want to either pre-disolve these in a small amount of hot water before or during use. Most hard bottles (polycarbonate) can tolerate boiling water so should be no harm done.
1351901
rarely use my micro (except for reheating). contact the company and ask them. i would say yes, if you stick a toothpick in the yolk before cooking (something i have seen in micro wave cookbooks)
573260
this is a good point which I would like to know as I want to get one of these but not if an unhealthy chemical is leaching into the water from heating of the plastic. If anyone knows about this I would love to know. thanks
1466170
I don't. Why would a douche bulb need sterilizing before every use? Just empty bulb and let air dry, no problems!
1185427
I have had no issues microwaving in it, per their website: it is microwavable, dishwasher safe, & BPA-Free.
1676327
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.
1222715
Yes, but didn't actually try, I just put bleach in it w/water and wait a while (o clean it). Maybe avoid the heat cycle.
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.
1081834
I dont think I would try microwaving it. It could melt. To sanitize mine, I get a cup of rubbing alcohol and mix some water in there with it, and then I let the tongue cleaner soak in that overnight. And then in the morning, I wash it with dish detergent so it wont taste like alcohol and im good to go :)
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.
496137
I wouldn't put it into the micro -- looks flimsy - may release toxins when heated (I think)
116083
I didn't see anything on the box about it, but have since thrown it away, so I can't go back to it to verify. I did a quick search and couldn't find any details. I would contact KidKraft for that confirmation. Most boa is found in hard clear plastic. I wouldn't suggest microwaving it due to the breakdown of the plastic. Otherwise, should be safe for the use in play as intended.
1503249
This in--line sterilizer is carefully constructed so that you can not directly see the UV light and damage your eyes. I would not suggest taking it apart and trying to light the bulb. With that being said, I believe this bulb is able to sterilize the water because the water is routed around the bulb in a shallow column. This allows the UV rays to penetrate all of the water. It would not be as effective on the surface.