This article contains the following sections:
2.Clean/disinfect parts contacting with the breast milk
3.Clean/Disinfect the other parts
Providing breast milk is optimal for an infant’s health, and proper breast pump hygiene is critical to prevent contamination and protect the baby from infection.
1.Before clean/ disinfection
a. Please Wash your hands well with soap and water for 20 seconds.
b. Please disassemble all parts
Please refer to：Disassembly and Installation of the M6 breast pump
2.Clean/disinfect parts contacting with the breast milk
2.1. Step 1: Cleaning
Please manually clean the device! The safety of using a dishwasher to clean and disinfect this product has not been verified.
Non-washable parts: Pump Motor.
Washable parts:Milk Collector,Flange,Diaphragm,Valve.
Prepare the below items:
Soap and hot water
Drinkable-quality water
Clean wash basin used only for infant feeding items
Clean brush used only for infant feeding items
Unused dish towel or paper towel
Cleaning method:
1）Rinse: Rinse milk collection parts and feeding items under running warm/cold water to remove residual milk or dirt.
2）Wash: Place parts in a dedicated infant feeding wash basin. Soak in warm (40-60°C/104-140°F) soapy water for 3-5 minutes, then scrub with a dedicated clean brush (do not wash directly in the sink to avoid contamination).
3）Rinse Again: Rinse under running water or in a separate clean basin. Repeat washing if dirt remains until no residue is visible.
4）Air-Dry Thoroughly: Place parts, wash basin, and brush on a clean, unused towel in a dust-free area. Do not rub or pat items (prevents germ transfer).
5）Clean wash basin and bottle brush：Rinse the wash basin and brush after each use, then air-dry. Wash them with soap and warm water every few days after every use
2.2. Step 2: Disinfection
caution：Do not sterilize milk collection parts in UV sterilizer. High temperature(>110 °C) will shorten their service life and cause safety hazards.
Prepare the below items：A household pot、Drinkable-quality water、Clean tongs
Disinfection method:
1) During disinfection with boiling water, prevent the bottle or other parts from touching the sides of the pot (prevents irreversible deformation or damage).
2) Place the disassembled milk collection set in the pot and fill the pot with enough water to cover the components to disinfect. Let the water boil for 5-10 minutes, make sure the parts do not touch the sides of the pot.
3) Remove items with clean tongs.
4) Air-dry thoroughly.
2.3. Step 3: Store safely
Store dry items safely until needed. Ensure the clean pump parts, bottle brushes, and wash basins have air-dried thoroughly before storing. Items must be completely dry to help prevent germs and mold from growing. Store dry items in a clean, protected area to prevent contamination.
3.Clean/Disinfect the other parts
The other parts(no contact with skin/milk during pumping) only need to be cleaned when it is dirty.
Cleaning/disinfecting the items at room temperature 5°C~ 40°C as below:
Prepare the below items:Disinfection、70% isopropyl alcohol wipes、Clean soft cloth
Cleaning method:
1. Wash your hands with hand disinfection first.
2. Remove all residues from the main unit and/or charging cable using a clean soft cloth.
3. Take a piece of 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes to swab on the parts until no visible contaminants remain.
4. Dry the device by placing it at room temperature for 10min to evaporatehe residual deaning reagent solution on the product.
Disinfection method:
Cleaning the shell of the main unit as the above method before disinfection
1. Disinfect the shell of the main unit with a soft cloth dampened withthe 70% isopropanol for 3 minutes.
2. Dry it by placing the main unit at room temperature for 10min to evaporte the residual disinfection solution.