Can I use wet wipes to clean my breast pump between pumping sessions? Rinse pump parts thoroughly after washing to remove all soap residue. In addition, there isn’t enough science to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water. Do not use antibacterial soap because it can contain additives and chemicals that may not be safe for regular, daily use to wash breast pump parts. You can use any soap intended for washing dishes to clean pump parts, including dishwasher soap if you are using a dishwasher. Are certain kinds of soap more effective in cleaning breast pump parts? Some parts are best washed by hand, so always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damaging certain parts while cleaning them. Otherwise, consider washing these parts in the top rack of the dishwasher (place small parts inside a closed-top basket) or boil disassembled parts for 5 minutes.
If the manufacturer’s instructions allow for the use of a brush, use a small brush with soap and warm water to get inside the hard-to-reach areas of breast pump parts. How do I clean hard-to-reach areas of breast pumps such as valves and membranes?
Read the manufacturer’s instructions before scrubbing your pump parts with a brush. Scrubbing with a brush may damage some breast pump parts but not others. Should I use a brush to scrub breast pump kit parts?ĬDC’s breast pump cleaning guidance recommends following the pump manufacturer’s instructions about whether to use a brush to scrub the pump parts.
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