How to clean & sterilise your pump parts

If you're pumping regularly, you'll know the washing-up can feel never ending. Just when you've finished washing bottles and pump parts, it's nearly time to do it all again!

The good news? A simple routine can keep your pump parts clean and ready for your next session. And with a UV Steriliser, that routine can be a whole lot easier.

1. Clean your pump parts after each use. Disassemble your pump and rinse away milk residue. Warm soapy water is fine. Rinse.
2. Sterilise when necessary. Sterilising adds another level of protection but depending on your baby isn't needed every time. Daily sanitising is particulary important for babies born premature, or babies with weakend immuned systems.

Busy mum fridge hack.

If your baby is healthy and full term, you can place your used pump parts (without washing them each time) into a clean, sealed bag or container in the fridge between pumping sessions during the day, and then wash and sterilise everything at the end of the day.

Sterilising options.

Our More than Milk UV Steriliser offers a convenient, fuss-free option for your daily routine. No need to boil water or prepare a sterilising solution. Simply load all your bits into the cabinet (they can be wet!) and run the appropriate cycle. A quick sanitise only cycle will take 6 minutes or a sanitise and dry cycle takes about half an hour.  UV treatment doesn't replace washing so everything still need to be given a proper wash before going in.

Are there other ways to sterilise?

Absolutely!

Steam Steriliser: Electric or microwave steam steriliser use heat and steam. They are a popular option but often do not have dry function and you do need to descale them from time to time.

Boiling water: Some pump parts can be boiled for 5 minutes to sanitise them. Be careful here as heat can damage certain components.

Cold water sterilising solution: Sterilising tablets. Good when you need a quick sanitise and when you are away from home but they do have a rank smell!

Pumping already takes time and energy, so your cleaning routine should be as straightforward as possible. Find what works for you and stick with that!