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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

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I did see online a green antimicrobial Dawn. It has an apple flower scent.
I thought I saw a blue one once? Maybe unscented? Or maybe it was another brand, I will look this weekend and message you if I find anything.

My opinion: Since I have BE and diagnosed with MABC, I know I am also prone to MAC and since the regular Dawn did not kill either, I am definitely switching to the anti-microbial Dawn and soaking for 30 minutes. at least, I know I killed the MAC or most of it. I also put nebulizer cup, cap, and mouth piece in microwave in the Medela micro-steam bags, and zap for 3.minutes. I have a high-powered microwave. It's 5 minutes for 700 W. The only problem is the Aerobika flutter section might not be able to go in the microwave. Bleach did not kill the NTMs, so I won't use bleach. If you're not using an Aerobika, you might get the micro-steam bags? I'm getting a new Aerobika this week (I zapped the last one too long in micro), so I may be back to boiling for disinfection. I'm also going to try the 70% ethanol(etOH) and 5% white vinegar per Dr Honda's instructions. The problem with using vinegar and ethanol, is the pieces will need to be rinsed in sterilized water-at least the vinegar. The 70% etOH, may just evaporate when drying, so it may not need rinsing. I will try that and get back to you. The soak time was 30 minutes on those too. So, Sorry!!! I'm still in the experimental phase and probably not helping:(. Kasthy

PS: Rinsing is now my biggest dilemma. I'm not concerned now, since I'm just using the neb cup etc without flutter section and microwaving. I'm just trying to avoid boiling daily.