Mamma Works

Cleaning Breast Pump Accessories Having been a nursing mom now for almost five years, I have always taken the time to properly sanitize the breast shields and other accessories for my breast pump.  However, I've noticed from time-to-time that the valves and intricate pieces begin to collect grime that the boiling water does not remove.  On a whim, I submerged the accessories into a deep bowl with white vinegar in it.  I leave the accessories soaking overnight and the grime magically lifts.  The accessories look almost brand new after I go through this process!  I use the Medela Pump In Style Advanced and this process works well for my system.  I hope this helps you to clean your gear. To Clean Breast Shields and Accessories: Pull Pieces and Parts Apart Fully Submerge Your Accessories In White Vinegar Let the Parts Soak Overnight Check Accessories; Rinse the Ones That Look Clean and Let the Others Soak Longer; Periodically Check Other Accessories; Rinse All Parts When Th

Cheap and Easy Solution for Burnt on Sugar: Vinegar  It's a miracle!  I happened to make some caramels for Christmas this year, and I burnt the first batch.  (Incidentally, the second batch turned out great.)  This left my stainless steel pan caked with burnt sugar.  I tried boiling water on the stove.  It didn't work.  I tried letting it soak overnight with dish detergent and water in it.  No luck.  I also tried a scouring pad.  Again, a failure.  Then I put enough vinegar in the pan to coat the bottom of it and I let it soak overnight.  The next day I thought, "Well, this failed too, as none of the residue lifted." So I poured out the vinegar and left the pot for more tending after work.  I never rinsed the pot out!  When I arrived home the burnt sugar had lifted from the pan and it was perfectly clean.  I just had to open up the trash and throw away the dried up burnt sugar.  So, to clean burnt on sugar: Pour enough vinegar in a pan to cover the affected area