Like me, many of you may use an electric bottle steam steriliser instead of soaking bottles in sterilising fluid. I have to say, having used both methods, that I prefer to steam sterilise as it is quick and there are no harsh smells. I understand that there is still the need to use the liquid method as some things cannot be steamed. For example, some baby spoons or teething toys.
What can I use to naturally descale my steriliser that has no chemicals?
I can’t tell you the number of times I have accidentally splashed sterilising fluid on my clothes or towels, and it has made a stain. I thought: if it is doing this on fabrics what is it doing for my baby? So I use lemon juice. Read my step by step guide below to find out how I do it.
What steriliser do you use?
I have used the Tommee Tippee steriliser starting from when my daughter was born. It fits 3-4 bottles for me, and I have added some dummies as well. If you have used other that you prefer, please get in touch – would love to hear your thoughts.
Cleaning process
I am sure that there are many other methods for cleaning but the method I prefer is done by using lemon juice! Here is my step by step process:
- Remove all bottles and trays from the steriliser. This is a good opportunity to soak them in some warm water/ washing up liquid and clean the trays!
- Add a small amount of water and a good measure of the lemon juice. I use bottled lemon juice so I can store it in the kitchen cupboard, but I suppose fresh will do fine.
- Put the steriliser on (usually for 3-5 minutes) but not until all the liquid is steamed away as this can cause the lemon to burn.
- You can leave this to sit if you have time. If not empty the liquid and wipe with a clean tissue.
- If it is not entirely clean you can repeat the process with the lemon.
Once all is clean, add clean water and sterilise. I do this to reduce any smell of lemon and remove any fibres that may have been left by the tissue. Remove the water and it is clean.
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