Milton Sterilising Unit

The Milton Sterilising Unit is a cold-water sterilising container designed to hold baby bottles, teats, breast pump parts, soothers, feeding utensils and other compatible baby accessories while they are immersed in a prepared sterilising solution. If you'd rather not boil equipment or plug in an electric steam unit, this is a straightforward way to keep feeding gear covered and protected as part of your daily cleaning routine.

Used together with an appropriate Milton Sterilising Liquid or Milton Sterilising Tablets, the unit lets feeding equipment be fully submerged without boiling or electricity. Its 4-litre capacity gives you room to do several items at once, and the fitted lid helps keep the solution and equipment protected during use. It's compact enough to store easily and to take along when you're travelling.

One thing worth being clear about: the unit itself doesn't generate steam or heat, and it won't dry your equipment. The sterilising is done by the Milton solution — you prepare and use Milton Sterilising Liquid or Tablets according to the directions on that product's own label, and the unit is simply the container that holds it all together.

How to Use

Cleaning always comes first — the solution works on equipment that has already been washed, not on milk residue.

1. Clean the items: Wash bottles, teats, breast pump parts and other equipment thoroughly in warm, soapy water. Use a bottle brush where needed and rinse well to remove all milk residue.
2. Prepare the solution: Fill the unit with cold water to the marked fill line, then add the correct quantity of Milton Sterilising Liquid or Tablets according to the instructions on that product's packaging. Dilution can differ between products and formulations, so always follow the current label.
3. Immerse the items: Place the cleaned items into the prepared solution, making sure everything is fully submerged and that any trapped air bubbles are removed from bottles, teats and other hollow parts.
4. Cover the unit: Fit the lid securely and leave the items immersed for the contact time stated on the sterilising-product label.
5. Remove the items: Wash and dry your hands first, then follow the rinsing instructions on the Milton Sterilising Liquid or Tablet packaging before use.

To keep it in good shape, empty and rinse the unit after use, wash it regularly with warm, soapy water, and let it dry completely before storing.

Best For

The Milton Sterilising Unit is a great option for parents who:

• Prefer a cold-water method that needs no boiling or electricity — handy during load-shedding or water-heating interruptions
• Want to do several bottles, teats or pump parts in one go
• Need something compact to store or pack for travel

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Are looking for an electric steam or microwave unit that also heats or dries equipment
• Would rather not keep sterilising solution on hand as an ongoing consumable

Good to Know

A few points from the usage and safety directions worth keeping in mind:

• Prepare a fresh solution as directed on the sterilising-product label, and keep items fully submerged for the required contact time.
• Fill bottles promptly after removal, and keep sterilised teats and accessories covered until needed.
• Do not place metal items in a chlorine-based solution unless the product manufacturer confirms they are compatible.
• Keep the prepared solution out of direct sunlight and out of reach of children, and don't mix Milton sterilising products with other household cleaners.
• Place the unit on a stable, level surface, and avoid splashing the solution onto clothing or fabric, as discolouration may occur.
• Inspect feeding equipment regularly and replace anything cracked, damaged or worn.