How do I clean and sterilise Philips Avent bottles and teats?
Published on 17 November 2023
Always clean and sterilise all of the parts from your Philips Avent bottle that come into contact with milk after each use. You can clean all of the parts by washing them manually or in a dishwasher. Sterilise the bottle parts by boiling them for 5 minutes, or sterilise them in a Philips Avent steriliser. Follow the instructions below.
Instructions to clean your Philips Avent bottle and teat
Manual cleaning
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Wash all of the parts in a clean bowl with a soft brush (only use a mild washing-up liquid).
- Remove any food residues and rinse thoroughly.
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Place all of the parts on the top rack of your dishwasher (only use a mild washing-up liquid or tablet).
Instructions to sterilise your Philips Avent bottle and teat
Always make sure that you thoroughly clean your bottles before sterilising.
Sterilising by boiling
Sterilising in a Philips Avent steriliser
Sterilising by boiling
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Put the parts in a household pot and pour plenty of cold or lukewarm water into it. Never not put a cold GLASS bottle into hot water, as this could damage it.
- Bring the water to the boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes. Make sure that the parts do not touch the side of the pot. This prevents deformation and damage.
- After sterilising, wait for the parts to cool down.
Sterilising in a Philips Avent steriliser
- Disassemble the bottle, screw ring, AirFree vent insert (if applicable) and teat.
- Sterilise all of the parts by following the instructions in the steriliser user manual.
- Make sure that the parts do not touch each other. This prevents deformation and damage.
- Do not sterilise the teat too long, as this can weaken it.
- After sterilising, wait for the parts to cool down.