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Oh dear, it wasn't clear, I didn't say no cleaning - just that you don't need to use sterile water for it, any germs introduced by tap water will be killed by sterilizing. No soaking is needed either. You also do not need to use sterile water in the sterilizer, but they may recommend distilled water to limit residues from minerals in regular water. Dr Joe Falkinham recommends Dawn detergent as they have demonstrated that it breaks up biofilm when used 1:10 with tap water.
So the steps with the baby bottle sterilizer - 1) wash in soap and water, 2) rinse in clear [tap] water, 3) drop in the sterilizer.
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Sue, very clear explanation. Now I have another question. You mentioned a 1:10 ratio of Dawn to water for soaking. If I were to use an ounce of Dawn (2 Tbsp), I would then use 10 Oz of water, but I have been using more water in order to cover the nebulizing cup equipment and the Aerobika at the same time. Does that mean that, for example, I would need 2 ounces of Dawn? It seems like so much, and it already suds a lot. By the way, I came across a Free and Clear Dawn that does not have the color or scent. Websites advertised it at grocery stores and Walmart, Target, but it seems like with some of them that you would need to order online. After physically going to stores, I finally found some on the very top shelf of our local Target. I bought two bottles. I like it because I am sensitive to scents and dyes, and since I am soaking breathing items in it, it might be good to switch.
When the Arikayce trainer came to my house, the kit she gave me included a small bottle of mild dish detergent for soaking. Her instructions, as per the manufacturer of the handset for nebulizing the Arikayce, were to boil for 5 minutes in distilled water after first soaking in mild detergent for 5 minutes. She actually had me go through an entire treatment session while closely observing me.
I am boiling my PARI and Aerobika for 10 min now, but should I also be doing the 10 minutes with the Arikayce nebulizer? So confusing sometimes. Thank you for any clarification from those who nebulize Arikayce.