Sterilising products
Sterilising fluid, sterilising tablets, mini sterilising tablets, Cold Water Steriliser, Mini Soother steriliser
How long do Milton’s Fluids or Tablets take to work?
Items are ready for use after just 15 minutes of complete immersion in the Milton solution but can be left soaking for up to 24 hours. Items can be added and removed to and from the solution throughout the day as and when they are needed.
How long will a bottle stay sterile after being removed from the Milton solution?
Bottles should be filled immediately after removal from the Milton solution. Teats should be covered.
Will the Milton Sterilising Fluid or Tablets kill Candida albicans, the fungi responsible for thrush?
Milton Fluid and Tablets will kill Candida albicans (the agent responsible for thrush).
What are the instructions to sterilise baby items with Milton Sterilising Tablets?
Just follow these simple 3 steps.
1. CLEAN
Wash bottle, teat, breastfeeding equipment in warm soapy water, then rinse in cold water.
2. PREPARE SOLUTION
Fill your unit with 5L of cold water, add 1 Milton Tablet. Let the tablet fully dissolve
3. ADD ITEMS
Remove bubbles. Close the lid and in just 15 minutes everything is sterilised. Items can stay in the solution until needed. Rinse items with drinking water before use. Renew the solution every 24 hours.
What are the instructions to use the Milton Sterilising Fluid or Tablets for home hygiene?
You can use a solution made up with Milton Sterilising Tablets or Fluid to clean all objects, floors and surfaces in your home. The solution can be used to disinfect fridges, chopping boards, plastic containers.
Use this simple dilution:
Dilute 150 ml (=5 capfuls) of Milton Fluid or 3 Milton Tablets in 5 litres of cold water (dilution at 1.8% v/v). Surfaces are disinfected after 15 minutes. The disinfecting solution is effective for 24 hours. After wiping, rinse with water.
Why do I now need to rinse after using Milton Sterilising products?
Milton products have been used and trusted for over 100 years, with millions of parents and midwives using the Milton Method of sterilising. Our loved formula has not changed but the regulations that apply to our products have been updated.
To comply with the new stricter regulations, we must recommend an additional rinsing step after sterilising. The regulatory bodies have advised Milton to update its instructions to “rinse with drinking water” and we have begun updating our packaging and website communications accordingly. However, we are aware that this change has caused confusion, as there is a disconnect between our new advice—“rinse with drinking water”—and the guidance from the NHS, which currently states “either shake off the formula or use cooled boiled water”.
We are now consulting with the NHS to align the advice.
To avoid confusion in the short term, we are updating our advice on rinsing to “rinse with cooled boiled water.” And we are in the process of reviewing our packaging and website.
While the regulatory authorities have confirmed that it is safe to rinse with drinking water, and this is not a mandatory requirement, Milton wants to ensure that users receive a single, unified set of instructions aligned with NHS guidance.
We apologise for any confusion this has caused and remain fully committed to the highest standards of safety, helping parents protect their families from germs.
Combi Steriliser
Can I wash the Combi parts in the dishwasher?
The Combi has been designed to be washed either by hand or in the dishwasher. In the lid, you can untwist the submerger to wash both parts better.
Can I use any branded baby bottles inside the Combi?
The Milton Combi steriliser is universal and will take 5 wide neck bottles or 6 standard bottles of any brand.
How do you wash the Combi Steriliser?
The Combi has been designed to be washed either by hand or in the dishwasher. In the lid you can untwist the submerger to wash both parts better.
Solo Travel Steriliser
Can I travel with a Solo Travel Steriliser full of water?
If you travel with a Solo full of water, you must ensure that you keep upright as water could leak out from the valve.
How long do the content stay sterile for?
The contents stay sterile for 24 hours.
For how long should parents continue to sterilise?
Parents should sterilise all feeding utensils from birth up until the baby’s 1st birthday and bottles and teats for as long as the baby is using them.
Hygiene products
Baby Bottle Cleaner
Why is Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner ideal for cleaning all feeding and breastfeeding equipment?
Bottles can smell strongly of washing up liquid after being washed when the product used contains fragrances. It can be a concern for parents. Some washing up liquids also contain chemicals that are not suitable for babies. Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner is colour-free, fragrance-free, and contains natural ingredients.
Milk residue is a breeding ground for bacteria. Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner is very effective at removing the white film on baby accessories. It helps parents clean their baby’s bottles, accessories and also breastpump parts very easily!
What are the instructions to sterilise baby items with the Cold Water Method?
Just follow these simple 3 steps.
1. CLEAN
Wash bottle, teat, breastfeeding equipment in warm soapy water using Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner, then rinse in cold water.
2. PREPARE SOLUTION
Fill your unit with 5L of cold water, add 1 Milton Tablet. Let the tablet fully dissolve
3. ADD ITEMS
Remove bubbles. Close the lid and in just 15 minutes everything is sterilised. Items can stay in the solution until needed. Renew the solution every 24 hours.
What does Ecocert mean?
Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner is certified by ECOCERT*. The Ecodetergents certification guarantees prohibition of most of petrochemical ingredients, environmentally friendly production and processing processes, promotion of the use of natural or organic ingredients and responsible management of natural resources. The certification confirmed that Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner contains 100% natural ingredients.
Milton is committed to create more eco-friendly products.
*Detergent certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to the ECOCERT “Ecodetergent” standard available at http://detergents.ecocert.com/en
Antibacterial Surface Spray
Do I need to rinse after using the Antibacterial Surface Spray?
You don’t need to rinse everything you clean with Milton spray. Rinse only surfaces in contact with food or items that your baby can put in its mouth.
How do I use the Antibacterial Surface Spray?
Spray evenly over the surface to clean or spray on a clean and dry non-woven cloth, apply to the surface to clean. Leave for 5 minutes. Scrub or brush if necessary. Rinse surfaces in direct contact with food with drinking water. Apply once and repeat the application if necessary.
What is Air Label Score?
Air Label Score is an international certification assessing the level of emissions from products. A full screening of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is carried out and the score is based on the 125 strictest international regulations.
This certification gives a quick indication of the emission level of the products. A+ is the highest score and means that our Milton spray has a very low level of toxicity in indoor air.
Antibacterial Hand Gel
Can I apply it to my baby’s hands?
No, this hand gel must be used from 3 years old as it contains alcohol, so it is not suitable for babies. Before 3 years old, the skin is not mature enough for alcohol. Please check out our Milton Hand Sanitiser which is suitable for babies.
How to use Milton Antibacterial Hand Gel?
Apply a coin-sized amount (=3 ml) and rub your hands for 30 seconds.
Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser
How can I use Milton Hand Foam?
Apply a good amount (=3 ml) on your hands and wrists and rub for 30 seconds. No need to rinse.
What is Air Label Score?
Air Label Score is an international certification assessing the level of emissions from products. A full screening of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is carried out and the score is based on the 125 strictest international regulations.
This certification gives a quick indication of the emission level of the products. A+ is the highest score and means that our Milton Hand Foam has a very low level of toxicity in indoor air.
Antibacterial Surface Wipes
How do I use Antibacterial Surface Wipes?
Peel the top label and remove the wipe. Rub the surface or the item to be cleaned for at least 30 sec.
Leave to dry. Reseal well to avoid drying out of the wipes.
For soothers and teats, the wipe solution must be totally dry before using the soother and teat again.
No need to rinse, even for surfaces in direct contact with food or items put to the mouth.
What age should I use Antibacterial Surface Wipes from?
For babies below 1 month old, use maximum 4 wipes per day on the same soother or teat.
What is Air Label Score?
Air Label Score is an international certification assessing the level of emissions from products. A full screening of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is carried out and the score is based on the 125 strictest international regulations.
This certification gives a quick indication of the emission level of the products. A+ is the highest score and means that our Milton Wipes have a very low level of toxicity in indoor air.