Which parts of the pump should I wash after each pumping session?
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Just the cups and the attached bottle. You can twist off the membrane from the tubes to wash those too. I've had both Medella and the Spectra and would take the Spectra any day!!
1583515
I suggest washing everything minus the diaphrams unless they have moisture inside.
1583516
You can put your pump parts into a ziploc bag and place it in the fridge after pumping and just wash once every 24 hours. I wash everything except the tubing.
1845628
I clean mine weekly. I shut it off,quik scrub with a brush, put it back it. I did let it go 2 weeks while I was away and it was still pumping strong. Hope this helps
799904
Pioneer has posted a video of how to clean the pump on YouTube: http://youtu.be/TYyTFv_u3Sw
1555901
Your done when fluid exits the pump. I use it after each use; even in the summer. Great product.
687574
You may want to put water in the soap tank so the pump does not run dry. It will only help rinse out the punp.
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Hi, I do wash the diapers after each use, but if youre baby only pee and the cover isn´t wet you can use it again. I love Alva diapers!! and I use them with charcoal bamboo inserts and they are just perfect!!!
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Sanitizing the tubing on this pump is not necessary. The Spectra 9 is designed to prevent backflow so nothing should be flowing through the tube aside from air. Breastmilk flows from the shield, through the valve, and into the bottle. All those parts should be sanitized before first use and cleaned between each use thereafter.
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Hi, I do wash the diapers after each use, but if youre baby only pee and the cover isnt wet you can use it again. I love Alva diapers!! and I use them with charcoal bamboo inserts and they are just perfect!!!
1259752
The pump is integrated into the top of the unit - it sits on top of the tank. In the picture, the black lower portion is all tank, the pump intake and float hang from the bottom of the top white portion of the unit. To get to the tank, just lift the top section off and you can easily clean the tank, pump intake, float and everything else which is on the underside of the top section. I usually clean it out once every 6 months.
398809
Flush them with warm water before the milk dries. I use a 100ml syringe on one end with the other end in a pail, then repeatedly flush the tube. Afterwards I flush with clean water and let them dry.
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I would clean them with rubbing alcohol . Either wipe them down or let them soak in a big pot with an alcohol / water solution . I would have a cup connected to the actual pump and pump up the water/ alcohol solution to clean the gun portion of it. Hope this helps :)
690885
I have found the best way is to wash with dishwashing liquid, being careful to clean between all the little holes and spaces, then I place it in my steaming sterilizer for 15-20 mins. You can also pour hot water on the parts after washing and allow to soak for 15-20 mins. Be sure to put them out to dry before using it again since moisture could get sucked into the pump if the head is wet. Hope this helps.
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Not much time at all. Milk never gets in the tubes, so no worries there. It is easy to take the breast shield attachment apart and clean the membrane. Maybe 5 minutes to clean with soap and water. No other parts need to be cleaned besides the bottles.
797996
We use hot water and Dapple soap with a standard bottle brush to clean all the pumping parts and that seems to work fine.
1542970
So far I have pumped about 4 bottles of Jordan's Skinny Syrup through mine and so far have not had to clean it. I had another pump a couple of years ago that needed cleaned and all I did was pump warm water through it, cleaned the nozzle right out and of course the rest of the pump too. pumped it dry a couple of times then put it back in syrup bottle and it worked fine.
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I have never had that issue. I clean mine weekly with vinegar and a soft cloth. I don't wash the charcoal filter, only rinse. Note: You wouldn't want to get soap in there, it probably wouldn't come out. I like to take the pump out and clean that as well, because it can get a slimy build-up which slows it down and eventually burns out the pump motor. If you're having foaming issues, don't wash your fountain with soap, use only vinegar and perhaps a little baking soda if you have hard water build-up. Be sure to rinse your filter thoroughly and be sure to clean your pump too. Clean it at least once a week, more often for large dogs or multiple cats. I have never had that issue. I clean mine weekly with vinegar and a soft cloth. I don't wash the charcoal filter, only rinse. Note: You wouldn't want to get soap in there, it probably wouldn't come out. I like to take the pump out and clean that as well, because it can get a slimy build-up which slows it down and eventually burns out the pump motor. If you're having foaming issues, don't wash your fountain with soap, use only vinegar and perhaps a little baking soda if you have hard water build-up. Be sure to rinse your filter thoroughly and be sure to clean your pump too. Clean... » Read More I have never had that issue. I clean mine weekly with vinegar and a soft cloth. I don't wash the charcoal filter, only rinse. Note: You wouldn't want to get soap in there, it probably wouldn't come out. I like to take the pump out and clean that as well, because it can get a slimy build-up which slows it down and eventually burns out the pump motor. If you're having foaming issues, don't wash your fountain with soap, use only vinegar and perhaps a little baking soda if you have hard water build-up. Be sure to rinse your filter thoroughly and be sure to clean your pump too. Clean it at least once a week, more often for large dogs or multiple cats. « Show Less
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What pump are you referring to? If it is water fountain, I do not put parts in dishwasher., I take it apart and wash each section by hand, reassemble and fill it up and plug it in, Pump is held on by suction cups.