Anyone using Milton Sterilizing Tablets?

@grammyvictoria Milton tablets do not penetrate the biofilm that surrounds mycobacteria so are not considered a reliable way to sterilize our equipment.

If you want simplicity, a saucepan and a timer have served me for MANY years. I place a round silicone trivet in the bottom to protect my gear from contact with the hot metal, and use distilled water to prevent mineral buildup. Just cover the pot after use and leave it on the back of the stove, topping off as needed to make sure the equipment is covered.

@sueinmn How long do you boil? Years ago, a PA suggested a baby bottle sterilizer, but now that MAC has reared its ugly head again for the third time….I’m changing all my protocol. We’re going right in with every day meds and Arikayce. Lots of parts and pieces to keep clean.

@sueinmn How long do you boil? Years ago, a PA suggested a baby bottle sterilizer, but now that MAC has reared its ugly head again for the third time….I’m changing all my protocol. We’re going right in with every day meds and Arikayce. Lots of parts and pieces to keep clean.

@tracestew I put the parts in room temperature water and bring to a boil over medium heat (my pan/stove combo take 12 minutes, so I set a timer for that.) Once boiling, I lower the heat to just keep it bubbling and boil for 10 minutes by the timer. Then I shut the heat off, remove the parts to a clean paper towel where they dry in a flash because they are so hot.

This is all based on tradition, and there may be easier & shorter methods. Dr Jennifer Honda has a team studying exactly how often, how long, and in what device we can effectively sterilize. I believe preliminary results show baby bottle sterilizers and microwave steam bags are effect, and they are testing quite a few. The report should be out around the end of the year, so stay tuned.
PS Contrary to some advice InstaPot & other pressure devices are NOT recommended by the manufacturers because this may cause the plastics to break down even if they don't actually melt.

@tracestew 3rd time! I'm so sorry you are having to deal with MAC yet again. Hopefully going in full force will knock it out quickly for you...and for good!! Best wishes!