https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:03:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786582 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:09:31 +0000 PawPrints 2786582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a note - if you soak pump parts in soapy water, you MUST disinfect afterward. Warm water is a breeding ground for bacteria. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786451 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 20:14:16 +0000 autumnlove 2786451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I soaked them in soapy (Dawn) hot water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786443 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:49:45 +0000 Alba4 2786443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’d boil parts that haven’t been used in awhile. Otherwise I’d soak pump parts in hot soapy water on a daily basis and then get those microwave steam bags to sterilize ona weekly basis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786061 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:36:16 +0000 SweetiePie 2786061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: I would also soak them...maybe hot water and vinegar? I know that’s how I disinfect and loosen gunk from our humidifier.<br /> And then I always used the dishwasher because it cleans and disinfects (same as boiling). </p> <p>I too would also buy new parts though and just use your old ones as backup to the backup, unless they truly cannot get clean, then I would toss. </p> <p>Also maybe check local FB or Craigslist, a lot of people give them away since you get a few sizes when you order a new pump and you can usually only use one size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786051 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:15:39 +0000 matador84 2786051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: I thought about rebuying but I like to have a ton of parts so I’m not washing every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786050 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:14:01 +0000 Corduroy 2786050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: I found soaking in hot soapy water for 10 minutes before washing helped get parts cleaner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786036 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:57:08 +0000 josina 2786036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wash them exactly how you did with a little scrub brush. I think they're pretty cheap to replace though, so buy new?<br /> I bought new valves, membranes, and tubing the 2nd time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-pump-parts#post-2786015 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:55:57 +0000 matador84 2786015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just pulled out my old pump parts and took everything apart to clean. I haneashed in soap and sanitized in boiling water but some of the flange and valves are still gross!!! </p>