How to Clean Medela Tubing

The Medela Co. manufactures a variety of health care products, but may be better known for its commercial line of breast-feeding equipment and supplies, including breast pumps and breast milk collection, storage and feeding tools. Electric Medela breast pumps connect two suction cups that attach to collection bottles through tubing that connect to the power unit. The power from the main unit activates the suction that helps stimulate the breast milk production. The removable parts of the breast pump should be cleaned after use. The tubing can be cleaned if it becomes dirty or moisture accumulates inside the tubing.

Instructions

1

Remove the tubing from the collection bottles and disconnect from the main unit by pulling gently until the tubing pops off of the main unit.

2

Hold the tube vertically under lukewarm water so water runs through the tube.

3

Add a drop of dishwashing liquid into the tube if the tubing is dirty or breast milk has accidentally entered the tubing. Hold the tube vertically under running water until the water runs clear.

4

Hang the tubes in a vertical position for several hours to allow to air-dry. If moisture remains inside the tubing, connect the tubing to the main unit, but don't connect the other end to collection bottles. Turn on the main unit and allow the pump to run for one to two minutes to pull excess moisture from the tubing.

5

Connect the tubing to the collection bottles.