Prior to purchase, seeking advice on how to properly sterilize? Thank you.
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Boil them...pressure cookers are great for this. You can also clean them w bleach.
1714455
I'm not sure the correct way but we just wipe it clean and use heat to sanitize. Hope that helps. Ours is 6 months old and still in perfect condition. Just a little browning on top from steak.
562043
I used to wash them with a mild soap and either use microwavable sterilizing bags or my aventi sterilizer.
938171
Thank you everyone for your replies. I 'was' concerned about over tightening, as they do appear rather thin; but it's good to know they have been re-used repeatedly. If my first choice for sealing my fermented veggies fails, this will be my second choice. Thanks again for all the help and personal advice! : )
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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!
331447
I would not. These are sterile when you first open them. There is no way to sterilize them after that.
1838967
I used them well after the infant time period so I just used dishwashing soap and or dishwasher. You could use the counter steamer. I never sterilized via microwave. I prefer seventh generation unscented dishwashing liquid or pamolitive (sp.?) as those are gentle.
2255482
its recommended to take out all bottles in one time & refrigerate the ones u r not using.. though my sister keeps it back in the sterilizer on the 24 hr mode always on.
1687611
I cannot guarantee the sterility after opening but the packages are mylar and can be resealed with heat from a clothing iron or hair straightener just as we do for food storage Mylar bags. Just be sure to squeeze out as much air as possible. I would be very careful of contamination. You may want to purchase a couple of smaller pouches for smaller wounds if you get a chance.
1703009
The manufacturer of this product uses heat sterilization. Peroxide can "poison" anything that you try to cultivate.
440108
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.
759035
If you are going to use it in surgery, you should autoclave it first. I hope you will not do nasty things with it so you don't have to worry about AIDS. If you are not satisfied with the packaging, just return it.
618429
They are sterilized, I emailed to find out but I'm not sure how they do it.
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I fabricated a 'sharps container' for mine. Bought a can of evaporated milk and drilled 4 holes in the bottom, cut an inch or so long slot in the top with a Dremel, just big enough to slip a blade into. After the milk was emptied I cleaned it in dishwater and let it air dry for a few days. Scuff it with some scotchbrite and get a nice stainless look, then tuck it into the bathroom cabinet. I shave 3 to 4 times a week and can keep a can for nearly a year before I toss the whole thing and make a new!
1823840
you need sterilizing chemicals, yeast, stabilizing chemicals, and clarifying chemicals. I just buy the kits. They are simple and make surprisingly good wine.
1412080
Good question. I've always just replaced the entire thing. It will pull off with a little effort but I'm not sure how to sanitize it. I'd like to know the answer to that question.
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We sterilize after every use. We intend to start taking it to work, and the plan is to throw everything into the lunch bag and that goes in the fridge. If you need to pump more than once a shift (lucky you), I'd suggest picking up a second set of cups/valves/bottles and have that ready to go rather than re-using during the day. The vacuum hose and base unit shouldn't be getting milk into them and remain sanitary. BTW, our Target has a nice selection of spares and extras if we need something right away.