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Keep your bottle sterilizer clean and odor-free with this easy care guide
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Baby Brezza bottle sterilizers are not only easy to use, but they’re also easy to clean. None of the parts are dishwasher-safe, but you can wash the lid and bottle tree with dish soap and warm water and wipe the base with a damp cloth. To descale or remove all the mineral deposits from your sterilizer, just pour Baby Brezza’s descaler or white distilled vinegar over the heating plate. Keep reading to learn how to clean every part of your sanitizer and how to keep it clean each time you use it.
Cleaning a Baby Brezza Sterilizer
Wash the lid and bottle tree with warm water and dish soap. Wash the outside of the base, the buttons, and the heating plate with a damp cloth. To descale the sterilizer, pour ½ bottle of descaler or 1 ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) white vinegar on the plate. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then wipe with a dry cloth.
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Wash the lid and bottle tree with warm water and dish soap. Fill a sink with warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Remove the plastic lid and orange bottle tree from the sterilizer and submerge it in the water, then use a sponge or brush to scrub them clean. [1] X Research source Rinse both with clean water and allow them to air dry completely.
- Unfortunately, none of the Baby Brezza Sterilizer components are dishwasher-safe.
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Wipe down the base, heating plate, and buttons with a damp cloth. Dip a clean cloth in warm water and dish soap and ring it out. Wipe down the base, the metal heating plate, and the control console on the front of the Sterilizer. [2] X Research source Try to clean your Baby Brezza Sterilizer at least once a week.
- Wipe the same areas with a damp clean cloth or paper towel to make sure all the soap is removed.
- Alternatively, dip the cloth in a solution of 1 ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) warm water and 1 ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) white distilled vinegar to help remove any mineral deposits.
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Unplug your sterilizer and wipe up any water on the metal heating plate. Make sure the heating plate is completely cool before disassembling your sterilizer. Use a clean dry cloth to soak up any remaining water on or around the heating plate. [3] X Research source
- Try to descale your Baby Brezza sterilizer at least once a month.
- Descaling breaks down minerals left behind from the water, which can discolor the heating plate inside and affect its performance over time. [4] X Research source
- If you find rust-colored or white deposits on the heating plate, it’s most likely caused by mineral deposits. [5] X Research source
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Wipe the metal heating plate with a damp soft cloth. Wet a clean cloth with water and wipe down the heating plate in the center of the sterilizer and the plastic tray around it. [6] X Research source This helps remove any large mineral chunks that might not dissolve in the descaling process.
- Since the water is boiled to make steam, most of the mineral residue collects on the heating plate—however, you can descale the bottle tree and lid if you see hard water spots on them.
- Fill a sink with equal parts water and vinegar, let them soak for 10 minutes, and wash them with dish soap and warm clean water.
- Since the water is boiled to make steam, most of the mineral residue collects on the heating plate—however, you can descale the bottle tree and lid if you see hard water spots on them.
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Pour descaler or 1 ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of vinegar on the heating plate. Baby Brezza recommends pouring ½ a bottle of their descaler on the heating plate, but you can also use 1 ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of white distilled vinegar. [7] X Research source Pour the solution directly onto the heating plate and on any mineral deposits around it. [8] X Research source
- If your sterilizer has a dryer, make sure to pour away from the fan opening, following the direction that the arrow points on the base. [9] X Research source
- Both descaler and vinegar contain citric acid that removes limescale and other mineral build-up. However, the descaler is odorless while the vinegar’s smell may take time to dissapate. [10] X Research source
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Let the heating plate sit for 30 minutes, then wipe with a dry cloth. Use a dry cloth to soak up the remaining descaler or vinegar. [11] X Research source You can also wet a paper towel or cloth with water and use it to clean up any excess descaler or vinegar.
- Optionally, pour distilled water to the line in the base and turn on a sterilizing cycle to make sure all the vinegar or descaler is evaporated.
- Some brown or discolored spots might remain on the heating plate, but they’re harmless. [12] X Research source They’re most likely burnt spots that do not make the sterilizer unsafe to use.
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Clean all bottles, pacifiers, and other items before sterilizing them. The Baby Brezza Sterilizer and the Sterilizer Dryer don’t wash baby products. Before placing any items inside, wash them thoroughly with a sponge, warm water, and dish soap. [13] X Research source
- If you put unwashed bottles and other baby products in your sterilizer, the items might not be washed properly.
- Milk and other liquids left on baby products can burn the heating plate, making it more difficult to clean.
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Wipe the heating plate with a soft damp cloth after every cycle. Wiping down your sterilizer after each use can help avoid mineral build-up. Unplug the machine and wait for it to cool completely before removing the lid and bottle tree. Wet a cloth with warm water and wipe down the heating plate. [14] X Research source
- Alternatively, wet the cloth with 1 part white distilled vinegar and 1 part warm water.
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Fill the base with distilled water to avoid mineral scale build-up. The mineral scale comes from the minerals inside tap water or spring water after it dries. Over time, this build-up can reduce the life of equipment. [15] X Trustworthy Source U.S. Geological Survey U.S. government agency responsible for conducting scientific research on the nation's land, natural resources, and natural disasters Go to source To avoid this, try to use distilled water in your sanitizer. [16] X Research source
- If you do use tap or spring water, you may have to clean your sterilizer more frequently. Aim to descale it about every week.
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References
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