Quick answer
Use Medela Quick Clean Breast Pump & Accessory Sanitizer Spray after washing your pump parts with soap and water, then let them air-dry completely—no rinsing needed.
Why Medela Quick Clean works for more than just pump parts
Medela Quick Clean is a spray sanitizer, not a soap. It’s designed to kill germs on surfaces after they’ve been cleaned, so it complements—not replaces—your regular wash routine. Because it’s safe for nursery environments, you can also use it on bottles, lids, breast shields, and bottle nipples, making it a versatile addition to your feeding station.
One trade-off: spray sanitizers require contact time to work. You need to keep the surface wet for the time stated on the label, usually around 2 minutes, before letting it dry. If you wipe it off immediately, you won’t get the full sanitizing effect.
Step-by-step cleaning with Medela Quick Clean
- Wash and rinse all parts first: Disassemble your pump and wash every part that touches milk in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly under running water to remove all soap residue. Quick Clean is a sanitizer, not a cleaner, so it won’t remove milk residue or soap film. Skipping the wash step means you’re only sanitizing, not cleaning—dirt and milk residue can remain.
- Arrange parts on a clean, dry surface: Lay out all washed parts on a clean paper towel or drying rack. Make sure they’re not touching each other so the spray can reach every surface. If parts are stacked, the spray may miss areas. A single-layer arrangement ensures full coverage—overlapping parts can leave spots unsanitized.
- Spray each part thoroughly: Hold the spray bottle about 6–8 inches away and mist every surface of each part, including the inside of bottles and the crevices of breast shields. You want the surface visibly wet, not just lightly misted. If you see dry spots, spray again—sanitizer only works where it’s wet.
- Let the spray sit for the required contact time: Leave the spray on the parts for the time specified on the label (typically 2 minutes). Do not wipe or rinse during this time. The wet contact is what kills germs. Wiping early reduces effectiveness—set a timer if needed.
- Allow parts to air-dry completely: After the contact time, let the parts air-dry on a clean rack or towel. Do not rinse them off—Quick Clean is designed to leave no residue, so rinsing is unnecessary and can reintroduce contaminants from your sink. Using a clean, dedicated drying area prevents recontamination from kitchen towels or counters.
Product facts
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Medela Quick Clean Breast Pump & Accessory Sanitizer: Medela Quick Clean Breast Pump & Accessory Sanitizer Spray can be used on breast pumps and all breast milk feeding accessories, including bottles, lids, breast shields, and bottle nipples, and is safe for nursery environments. You can sanitize multiple items with one spray, so you don’t need separate products for pump parts and bottles.
Medela Quick Clean Breast Pump & Accessory Sanitizer
