Do you need to sterilize this before the first use? If so, how?
1108332
Boil a pot of water and when it comes to a boil, turn it off and soak them in it. It's how I sterilize all my kids sippy cups
1108333
I would. Boil them in a large pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Stir continuously.
109594
No problems here. I spray it with Pam before use, and after use I soak it a bit, give it a little scrub with a kitchen brush, and pop it in the dishwasher.
331447
I would not. These are sterile when you first open them. There is no way to sterilize them after that.
992100
For sterilizing for first use i washed them then soaked in alcohol then boiled in water. That was an all day process being that i left them soaking in alcohol. I'm sure u can clean them as u wish. I believr this to b a nonporous metal and I don't believe u will have issues with the metal coming off. U can also try silicon ones if u like. I prefer metal butbut its just a personal preference. I hope I was of some help.... Oh the soaking and boiling did not tarnish the metal. i dont know if that helps with ur question. Happy kegels!
1512714
use anvent sterilizr is for sure, because i sterilized them after every use, but i never boiled it, but i think its ok
513477
I'm not an expert and I don't know how you would sterilize it. Boiling water would be effective, but it might melt. If I need to sterilize something, I usually use a chemical (like Clorox) and then rinse completely - I would suppose you could use sterilized water when you rinse it. We use ours for orange juice, mostly.
2140233
There is a 12-minute PREHEAT function where you must put the empty jars in first, that is the sterilization step, you do NOT put in lids or rims by the way, just the open jars. So easy. I just used the canner today making cranberry syrup. I used the JAM setting #1. I love this appliance. No heavy, dangerous pots of hot water to deal with, especially in 90 degree temps like today.
160862
Instructions say to refrigerate after tenderizing if not planning to cook it right away.
27065
Not really you could rinse it out if you want but no it's ready for it first use whenever
974316
I use it for my body butters. Always sterilize first -I put mine through the dishwasher on hot setting and then when done, pour very hot water into them and then pour it out and invert on a clean paper towel until I use it. Don't forget the lids also
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I was worried about sterilizing this also when I bought it. However my pediatrician says that as long as you rinse it with warm water right after you are done using it then wash it with warm soapy water you never have to sterilize. He says the same thing about bottles. That works for us because I wash it with hot soapy water as soon as it is empty so I can fill it up again. Don't know if you are comfortable with that advice but I am passing it on. I do throw it in the dishwasher once in a blue moon.
649962
I have done nothing to my new one. My old one, I would take it apart, clean it, lightly oil it and put it back together. If I were to disinfect it, I would dip the cutting end in alcohol before oiling it.
1557937
No. You would use one of these to clean whatever before you steam sterilize.
598545
YES, you do need to boil it upon first use. Then let it air dry for a few hours. Otherwise, tons of little black pieces will be in your water and it may not remove all the impurities.
1752386
The instructions say you should & I did. I used soap & water & let mine soak for a few hours. I also used some lemon peels, sea salt & oil to prepare it for my first use. Cleaned that out, & I love mine!
2048292
I've never needed to. Cleanup is easy! Fill it part way with water and a couple drops of dish soap, run on mix for 30 sec, rinse. All clean!
1386993
You probably could. I didn't. Rinsing it after each use with hot water, is how I cleaned it