Note: frequent sterilisation can cause your parts to deteriorate and discolour faster. Allow to completely air dry prior to assembly.Set them on a clean paper towel away from a high traffic area (don’t use a cloth towel as cloth can harbour bacteria).Allow to cool to a manageable temperature, then use a a pair of tongs to carefully remove parts.Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.Place on a stovetop and bring to a rolling boil.Make sure parts have plenty of room to move around and aren’t nestled together as this can cause irreparable warping.
Fill it with plenty of water to fully saturate the parts and leave plenty of room for a rolling boil. Select a pot large enough to fit all the parts without them rubbing together, such as a stock pot. There are a few different methods you can use to sterilise your breast pump parts. Using boiling water to sterilise your breast pump parts Getting the tubing wet can cause irreparable damage to the motor and allow moisture into the motor, creating a cozy environment for mould, mildew and bacteria to grow. Do not sterilise the tubing or pump motor. Make sure you fully disassemble the backflow protectors, valve + membrane sets, and remove the valve from the breastshield prior to sterilisation. This includes the breastshield, backflow protector, valve, bottle, bottle neck, sealing disc, bottle cap, and teat. Prepare your breast pump for first time useīefore you use your breast pump for the first time, you'll need to prepare by sterilising all parts that come in contact with your baby's milk. Here's what you need to know about washing and sterilising breast pump parts. There are a few different methods for washing and cleaning breast pump parts and many mamas do a combination of methods. We do not recommend ultraviolet sterilization.When it's time to buy a breast pump, one important thing to know is that you'll need to wash your breast pump accessories regularly. You should always refer to the manufacturers instructions and please be aware that some steam and microwave sterilizers reach high temperatures which may risk warping plastic parts. We do not recommend microwave or steam sterilizing for more than five minutes. Suitable for microwave, steam or cold water sterilizing methods. Place on the top shelf of the dishwasher Once per day Rinse with cold, clear water (approx 20☌/ 68☏) for 10-15 seconds Wash in warm water (approx 30☌ / 86☏) using mild dishwashing soap and wipe afterwards with a clean cloth Rinse in cold, clear water (approx 20☌ / 68☏) Washable componentsĬleaning washable components that come into contact with milk prevents the build up of dry milk residue, which can cause the growth of bacteria that may be harmful to you and your baby. Any other cleaning method will be classed as misuse under the warranty. Please keep this area dry and clear of residue. The black semicircle on the base of the Hub monitors milk volume. A clean, damp cloth can be used to clean the Hub. The Hub contains electronics which should be kept dry. 
How and when do I clean and sterilize Elvie Pump? The Hub: electronics care
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