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6. Cleaning the Breastmilk Collection Set
Do not boil or wash tubing, Y connector, or pump connector!
Do not rinse or submerge pump base, tubes, connectors, or rechargeable battery
in water!
Cleaning the Breastmilk Expression Set After Each Use
1. Disassemble the breastmilk expression set, setting aside the tubing and connectors.
2. Rinse all parts with cold water immediately after each use. Place pump parts
in a clean wash basin used only for washing infant feeding equipment. Do not
place pump parts directly in the sink, because germs in sinks or drains could
contaminate the pump parts. The pump base, tubes, connectors, and rechargeable
battery should never be rinsed or submerged in water. Wipe down the pump
body, the keypad, display screen, and the surface the pump was placed on with a
low-level disinfectant such as Ethyl or Isopropyl alcohol (70-90%). Wipe down the
exterior of the tubing as needed, making sure not to get any disinfectant inside
the tubes during cleaning.
3. Hand wash all parts of the breastmilk expression set using warm, soapy water.
A nipple brush may be used to scrub the hard plastic pieces of the breastmilk
expression set but should not be used on the diaphragm.
4. Rinse parts with running clean, warm water, or by submerging in fresh water in a
separate basin that is used only for cleaning infant feeding items.
5. Place pump parts on a clean, unused dish towel or paper towel in an area
protected from dirt and dust. Do not use a dish towel to rub or pat items dry.
Allow the parts to dry completely before assembly and use. Partially dried parts
may affect the operation of the pump.
6. Once parts are dry, they can be stored in a clean plastic bin with a lid or in a clean
plastic zipper bag.
7. Clean wash basin and bottle brush. Rinse them well and allow them to air-dry after
each use. Wash them by hand or in a dishwasher at least every few days.
For Daily Sanitization of Breastmilk Expression Set:
Do not boil or wash tubing, Y connector, pump connector, battery, or power adapter!
1. Place clean parts in a pot and cover with water making sure there is room for all
the parts to float freely in the pot.
2. Bring the water to a boil and allow the parts to boil for 5 minutes.
3. After boiling, remove the parts from the pot with tongs and place on a clean towel
to dry, covering the parts with a second clean towel. Do not use a dish towel to
rub or pat items dry because doing so may transfer germs to the items.
4. Allow the parts to dry completely before assembly and use. Partially dried parts
may affect the operation of the pump.
Before Each Use of Breastmilk Expression Set
1. Always wash and dry hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling the
breastmilk expression set.
