How do I clean and disinfect my Philips Avent Nipple Protector?
Instructions to clean the Philips Avent Nipple Protector
Manual cleaning
- Rinse with cold, drinking-quality water (approx. 20°C) for 10-15 seconds.
- Wash in warm, drinking-quality water (approx. 35°C) with washing-up liquid, preferably one without artificial fragrances or colouring.
- Rinse with cold, drinking-quality water (approx. 20°C) for 10-15 seconds.
- Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.
Dishwasher cleaning
- Place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
- Run a standard program with common household dishwasher detergent.
- If not fully dry after the dishwasher program, dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean surface.
Note: Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive chemicals or substances when you clean the Nipple Protector.
Instructions to disinfect the Philips Avent Nipple Protector
Boiling
- Clean the Nipple Protector first by washing it manually or in the dishwasher.
- Boil the Nipple Protector in drinking-quality water for 5 minutes.
- Leave to dry on a clean surface.
Disinfecting in the microwave
- Clean the Nipple Protector and the provided hygiene case by washing them manually or in the dishwasher.
- Add 25 ml/0.9 fl. oz. of drinking-quality water to the hygiene case (Fig. 1).
- Place the Nipple Protector(s) in the hygiene case and securely close the lid (Fig. 2).
- Place the filled hygiene case in the microwave for 3 minutes at 750–1000 W (Fig. 3).
- Let the hygiene case cool down for 5 minutes before you touch it (Fig. 4).
- Drain water from the hygiene case (Fig. 5).
- Dry the Nipple Protector(s) with a clean cloth or leave it to dry on a clean surface.
Note: You can use the line indicated on the hygiene case to measure the correct amount of water. Orientation of the Nipple Protector(s) in the case is not important.