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Boots steam steriliser

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Susiemj · 06/02/2008 11:21

Does anyone have one?

I want to know how to descale it as it says I have to. I have the descaler that came with it but there are no instructions on it or in the box. Can anyone help?

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Seona1973 · 06/02/2008 12:22

what sort of descaler is it - is it citric acid or something else? This is from the avent website (if that is any help):

  1. Mix one of the enclosed sachets of citric acid (10gms) with 200ml of water. Pour into the empty steriliser. Do not put lid on. Switch on for 1-2 minutes. Switch off at mains and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse out the steriliser. Run a full cycle empty with the lid on, using exactly 90ml of water. Wipe out the steriliser. (Citric Acid is available from most chemists - avoid contact with eyes as this may cause irritation. Keep out of reach of children.) OR:
  1. Pour 100ml vinegar mixed with 200ml cold water into steriliser. Allow to stand in the unit until any lime scale has dissolved. Empty the unit and rinse thoroughly.
Susiemj · 06/02/2008 13:46

i'm not sure - i'll have a look ....

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Susiemj · 06/02/2008 14:26

damn. dh done the tidying - can't find it....

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Susiemj · 06/02/2008 19:58

it's lactic acid - it's in solution form.

anyone know?

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Seona1973 · 06/02/2008 21:46

my mothercare lactic acid ones say this (it is a 40% lactic solution in a 10ml sachet):

*remove bottles, teats, etc from unit

*add 200mls to unit

*put lid on and run sterilising cycle for 5mins

*un-plug unit

*add contents of sachet to water

*allow to cool for at least 30mins

*pour liquid away and rinse thoroughly

*run on a normal cycle to make sure unit is clear and sterile

Susiemj · 07/02/2008 01:08

Thankyou! Very much.

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