Families with children
How to Clean Removable Breast-pump Parts by Maker Instructions
Take apart only the removable milk-contact parts, rinse, wash in warm water, rinse again, and air-dry on a clean surface; sanitising follows only the maker or health authority.
Overview
Take apart only the removable milk-contact parts, rinse, wash in warm water, rinse again, and air-dry on a clean surface; sanitising follows only the maker or health authority.
Tools needed
- pump manual
- clean wash basin
- mild dish soap
- dedicated brush
- clean air-drying rack
Cleaning steps
Disassemble milk parts
Wash hands and take apart only the removable milk-contact parts named in the pump manual; keep motor, tubing and electrical parts dry unless the manual says otherwise.
Rinse before washing
Rinse milk-contact parts under running water soon after use, without scraping them with sharp tools.
Wash, rinse and air-dry
Wash each part in a dedicated basin with warm water and mild soap, rinse thoroughly, and air-dry on a clean unused towel or clean rack; do not towel-rub the inside.
Sanitise only if directed
If sanitising is needed, do it only after washing and by the pump maker or relevant health guidance; reassemble only when fully dry.
Common mistakes
Putting the motor or power unit in wash water
✓ Correct actionKeep the motor, power unit and manual-designated dry parts out of the wash basin.
Rinsing milk parts but not washing them
✓ Correct actionAfter the initial rinse, wash every removable milk-contact part in warm soapy water.
Towel-drying the inside of washed parts
✓ Correct actionPlace rinsed parts on a clean unused rack or towel to air-dry instead of wiping the inside.
Treating washing as sanitising
✓ Correct actionComplete any sanitising only after washing and only by the exact pump instructions.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Lay parts in the manual’s order before washing so every valve, membrane and connector returns to the right place.
- Keep the wash basin and brush for feeding equipment only.
Tips for employers
- Keep the exact pump manual and approved replacement valves, membranes and brushes together.
- Confirm the household’s current sanitising instruction separately from routine washing.
Completion checklist
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