How do you clean a Philips Avent 3 in 1 steriliser?

Mix one sachet (10 grams) of citric acid with 200ml of water. Pour into the empty unit – Do not put the lid on – Switch on for 1-2 minutes. Plug off from mains, leave to stand for 30 minutes – Drain and rinse unit. Run a full cycle with baskets/racks inside and lid on using exactly 90ml of water.

How do I clean my Avent baby steriliser?

1 Pour 80ml/2.7oz of white vinegar (5% acetic acid) and 20ml/0.7oz of water into the water reservoir. 2 Leave the solution in the water reservoir until the limescale has dissolved. 3 Empty the water reservoir and rinse the heating plate with clear water. Empty, then wipe the plate with a damp cloth.

How do I descale my Avent electric steriliser?

Pour 100ml of white vinegar mixed with 200ml cold water into steriliser. Allow it to stand in the unit until any lime scale has dissolved – DO NOT SWITCH ON – Drain and rinse unit. Run a full cycle with baskets/racks inside and lid on using exactly 90ml of water.

What happens if I don’t descale my steriliser?

It’s important to note that the long term build-up of lime scale can impact the operation of your unit, causing damage to the heat plate. If you don’t descale the steriliser, the life of the product can be affected.

What happens if you don’t descale steriliser?

How often should you descale a steriliser?

How often should I clean my steriliser? It’s advised to clean and descale your steriliser every 4 weeks (once a month) and every 14 days (2 weeks) if you live in a hard water area.

Can you use white vinegar to descale?

Yes, vinegar is a descaler. White distilled vinegar can help to remove lime and scale buildup in your coffee maker and around your home.

How do I clean my Avent bottles?

Instructions to sterilize in boiling water

  1. Disassemble the bottle and nipple.
  2. Bring plenty of water to a boil.
  3. Place all parts in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  4. Make sure that the parts do not touch each other or the side of the pan, This prevents deformation and damage.

Why does my steriliser go brown?

Why has the element in the bottom of my steriliser turned brown? This is an indication for you to descale your unit. We recommend carrying out the descaling process approximately every 4-weeks. If you notice limescale earlier than 4-weeks, descaling may be required sooner.