Does the tube remove entirely from the cup if you want to actually sterilize the parts separately after returning home, to store it for next time?
1308490
Yes, you can opt to remove the tube fully. Once you are done sterilizing the unit the tube just slides back in easily.
1308491
Yes they do. I have this and was happy with it. I also go the GO GIRL since it smaller and a more flexible rubber instead of plastic. This was fine and stayed nice and snug.
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! :)
509420
Yes, you take it off, just put it somewhere safe and put it back when you're done.
299442
No. The tubes only have air going through them. This is a great model. I highly recommend it. Very easy to clean with a bottle brush that has the smaller nipple brush on it.
322739
You might get it off but WILL damage the fridge. That's what happened when I started removing mine so just left it.
1519941
yes, if asking if can it be sterilize yes. the clipper does slide out of holder but the top of the clipper the blue you press down on has be removed also.And could be a problem trying to remove it and try sliding it off but was unable to remove it. Let me know if you can remove it.
1291979
I believe so. I use Avent steam sterilizer with all the parts except the tubes as the tubes seem to hold up well without any milk went in it, so I haven't sterilized it. I remember cleaning my first pair of tubes and it takes at least a week to dry even hanging it straight up and down.
1140564
I successfully separated the handle from the cup but now I cannot put it back together, rendering it basically useless. It seemed like it should be able to snap apart and snap back. Honestly, I even tried HAMMERING it back to snap back, to no avail. I would not recommend separating the cup and handle for cleaning.
1350083
It's possible to take the top airless mechanism off after it is empty. But the containers should be sanitized extremely well to prevent contamination and bacterial growth moving forward.
1153464
Unscrew the bottom part, the cup disassembles into four large pieces, all of which can go right into the dishwasher with no problems. It isn't a vacuum-type cup that will be damaged in the dishwasher. Even if you put it into the dishwasher without disassembling it (which is very easy) it won't hurt the cup, it will just increase the chance that water will get inside the assembly, and dribble out later when it may be inconvenient.
991345
I was told just to run the tube in the water that is left in the morning and it will keep it sterile or you can add more water before the sterilization, and then after it runs and sits it is ready for the night..it does save some on your water usage this way
555810
No. I use this as a precursor to runing my auto clave.I run all of my stainless tubes through it prior to bagging and sterilization. Hope that helps.
21748
It absolutely can be removed (unscrewed) before adding your ice cubes and additional water. I really, really like this. Have a green one for my husband and a raspberry one for me!
1071207
No. It can't be removed. But if you want to move the whole bath tube, it goes together.
218589
Yes, you can refrigerate the used parts. I have done it with both my children. Pumping at work took enough time, that cleaning between uses would have been a waste of time. Neither child had any problems and I pumped for 1 year with first child and 8 months with second child a few times a day, while refrigerating parts. I would clean the parts each night with dish soap and bottle brush. Oh and I don't think I ever sterilized them unless you count the dishwasher occasionally.
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I am sure the cup part is but I would definitely put the top far way from the heat element. I just rinse mine and put it in the drainer.
608639
There's a stopper at the bottom of the cup that's made of, most likely, rubber. It might be possible to remove it and then put it back, but I haven't tried.
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I have found that if I clean it out after I've used it, I have no problem getting it clean. When you take the top off, there is plenty of room to get your hand in there with a sponge. The only possible problematic area would be the spout. If you let it sit with gunk in it for a day or two, it takes a little more than a simple rinse, though rinsing it out with very hot water usually does the trick just fine. I am very satisfied with this separator. I think you will be too.