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I don't remember, I should listen to that part again. Your method should kill NTM. 1/week, I boil pieces in distilled water for 10 minutes, but daily I soak in Dawn, rinse and microwave in a micro-steam bag. The biggest take away for me, was that for MAC washing and disinfecting-use anti-microbial dawn and soak for 30 minutes. Kills MAC (or at least significantly reduces it.). 5% Vinegar and 70% ethanol both were good for MAB and MAC. I also let dry on paper towels and cover with paper towels.

I think I will add a 5% white vinegar soak 1/week. That will keep everything scale free and disinfect at the same time. I like the glass pot! I just ordered silicon matts (got that idea from Sue) to put in pan before boiling. I need a better pan and colander. Also, in the future, I will be buying anti-microbial Dawn.

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The only Dawn Antibacterial Dishwashing Soap that I have seen so far has a orange scent in it. I am not a fan of scenting etc. National Jewish Hospital/Clinic recommends 7th Generation dishwashing soap. There is another one that Wal Mart usually has called Unscented.
I am going to use unscented dishwashing soap and put a small amount of bleach in the soapy water for cleaning and go from there. What do you think????
Barbara