Bottle brushes are used for cleaning many things, but are most well-known for cleaning baby bottles. Most bottle brushes, no matter what they are intended to clean, consist of a flexible metal stem, with one end covered in plastic bristles. Many brushes are tapered so they can be easily inserted into a bottle opening. Cleaning bottle brushes is essential if you wish to re-use them. If these brushes aren't cleaned properly, you risk contaminating the very items you are trying to clean with the brushes.
How to Clean a Bottle Brush
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Step 1
Fill a sink basin with hot water and 1 tbsp. of liquid dish detergent. Put the bottle brush in the water.
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Step 2
Let the brush soak in the hot soapy water for at least 15 minutes. This will loosen debris stuck to the brush.
Step 3
Use a clean plastic comb to gently comb through the brush. This will remove trapped food or dirt particles from the bristles.
Step 4
Rinse the brush under warm or hot water. Place the brush in a clean bowl or on a clean plate. Pour hydrogen peroxide over it, making sure the peroxide gets on all the bristles.
Step 5
Let the peroxide remain on the brush for at least 15 minutes to help sanitize it. Rinse off the brush under running water and let it air dry.