How I clean my Elvie pump | plus tips why suction isn’t working!

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[@danieladessert]

This was life saving!! I didn’t even know the bottle cap came off and I kept trying to get the residue out!! So much easier now

[@HeyAllyHey]

Your video by far is the best when it comes to cleaning this pump. Thank you! My Elvie just arrived so I now know how to take care of it 🙏

[@laurapadilla1937]

Thanks I didn’t even know the clip came off! I kept wondering why they were smelly if I wash them daily and disinfect every two days

[@hrehman9979]

Great video. I expressed full time for over a year and lots of it was trial and error!! Wish I’d seen this then especially as the bottle clip area near the button was so hard to clean and would get smelly as you can’t get onto the crevices! Just wanted to point out the 2 little suction holes on the shield need to be checked as they do get clogged sometimes with dried milk particularly if you’re ever pumping elsewhere and can’t immediately rinse them. I also didn’t boil mine and just washed with mild dish soap but the one time I did, they warped slightly but they kindly sent replacements!😊

[@tiffanytaylor5695]

It was helpful to see how hard it was for you to get that bottle clip out. I thought I was going to break it! Great video. Thank you!

[@imaneboukrif3710]

Merci pour cette vidéo qui vient de me sauver en m’apprenant à comment dissocier et nettoyer ma pompe elvie rapidement et en toute sécurité. Une vidéo complète et bien détaillée 👍 merci infiniment ❤

[@Allybaba55]

Thank you! I had no idea how to clean the bottle clip. So glad to know it just pops out!

[@vyvytmakeup]

This was so helpful and nice and concise. Thank you!

[@blessingnme]

Thank you for creating this video. This video was easy to understand informative.

[@kittygirl196]

Thanks for making this video. I looked up instructions online for my new elvie pump, and I didn't see anything about things like cleaning the bottle clip!

[@rhondaharris23]

Watching you clean all of that was so satisfying lol

[@RindtNB02]

Great video! Like a dummy I didn’t know to leave the clear spouts in to make it easier to pour the milk out. Thank you!

[@RindtNB02]

I remember you saying that your pump would say your bottle was full of milk but it wasn’t. How did you fix that?

[@oliviarand8453]

The position that you put it inside of your shirt I explain it in the video

[@laurenmichelle1467]

This was so helpful. I'm considering the newer Elvie Stride for my next pregnancy and understanding how to clean these wearable pumps is super helpful in making my decision. I appreciate your content!

[@oliviarand8453]

Thanks for your feedback! I would so buy the new ones if I had another baby

[@ShelbyFortney]

I might need to invest in the Elvie next baby. I have a Spectra and a Freemie Liberty, but I love how the Elvie is tubing free!

[@oliviarand8453]

I was back and forth with the elvie and freemie and wow do I love this I chose this over freemie because of tubing.

[@CoriHeart]

Hey girl Hey!!! I am here catching up on your videos. YOU are so detailed in your videos. Keep it up babe!

[@oliviarand8453]

Thanks cori

[@MrJorgenzz]

*Thank you for making this🥰 Only 6-7weeks left and want to cleane my Elvie pump before brith🙈 To learn how to*

[@MrJorgenzz]

My name is Katarina btw🤣

[@jpam221]

Thank you for explaining that the clip comes out! I did not know that.

[@KristinNicole]

Hey there! I definitely want to get one of these pumps! 😊

[@fatimahdavila4465]

Hello!! Thanks for the helpful video. I hope you have a great day!!

[@oliviarand8453]

Thanks! You do the same.

[@fatimahdavila4465]

@@oliviarand8453 Yw!! Thank you!! Have a great week!!

[@Elizabeth.Grace.]

Hey! I can’t remember if you explained in the video or not, but there are actually instructions to removing the clip on Elvies website. It made it so much easier for me to remove mine! “To remove the bottle release ring: 1. Remove the bottle by pressing the bottle release button. 2. Hold the hub upside down, (the black semicircle on the base of the hub should face upwards) and ensure that the release button is facing away from you. 3. Place the pads of your thumb inside of the ring at 3 o' clock and 9 o' clock and gently pull your thumbs away from each other. 4. Push the ring slightly forwards, so that the side closest to you pops out. 5. To reinsert, feed the button through the hole in the hub so that it protrudes and gently snap the remainder of the ring back in place.”

[@sillyfrillybilly]

Great video! I love my pump but it’s now making a creaking sound and I’ve broken 2 bottle clips. Started to think i insert them incorrectly but I will check through all parts now as you have shown!

[@oliviarand8453]

Hey Lisa so the creaky I’ve found to be the shield and placing a tissue or paper towel can help since I know the noise can be annoying. It’s called the paper towel trick.

[@chelseabrown9716]

The shield may be warped if it’s clicking

[@laurenenns5403]

How do you clean in between pump sessions at work to ensure suction stays strong. Going back to work next week and nervous. This video was so helpful! I got cleaning setup u have for cleaning at night but im nervous about how to clean in between session throughout the day to ensure all my pump sessions are successful. Thanks in advance!

[@oliviarand8453]

I rinse inbetween store in fridge or in dry bag and I just dry seal inbetween pump sessions.

[@nicolestrange1071]

Do you store the electronic part of the pump in the fridge too or just the rinsed parts? And stupid question - what do you mean by dry seal?

[@oliviarand8453]

The electronic parts do not go in the fridge I keep them in my bag only the parts that come off so they go in the fridge the steel is the green disk that creates the suction to make sure it’s fully dry or the moisture will cause the suction to fail

[@nicolestrange1071]

Thanks for such a fast reply! I totally read “dry seal” as nouns instead of the verb and the noun haha. This is super helpful!

[@gliters007]

Very helpful. Can you please explain why you didn’t sterilize? Not sure if we have to

[@oliviarand8453]

I know the suggest it when you first get the equipment. Personally I did not I’ve seen people melting their bottles and more issues doing that so I chose not to. But always do what’s best for you and your family.

[@Haysue437]

Hi! I was wondering if you are able to replace the bottle clips? Mine broke

[@oliviarand8453]

Yes just call them they overnight them

[@AmyThrash]

Great video! I didn't know the button was removable. I may try to remove mine today to clean. Have you had any issues with your elvie making clicking noises when in use? If so, can you make a video on this?

[@oliviarand8453]

Clicking noises like plastic on plastic? If so yes they are a few things you can do for this.

[@AmyThrash]

@@oliviarand8453 yes and a high pitch whistle noise, and a knocking noise. These are the sounds I have encountered with my Elvie.

[@oliviarand8453]

@@AmyThrash interesting in the beginning that happened to me and they sent me a new hub over night

[@AmyThrash]

Great video! Can u make a video on the different sounds the elvie pump may make and how to resolve them?

[@oliviarand8453]

Hi! I can attempt to do that for you I just have to get them to make the noises. 😄 might be alittle difficult.

[@AmyThrash]

@@oliviarand8453 I should just send you a sound bite of mine! 😅 The high pitch whistle sound is apparently from water/ dust getting into the hub. Not sure how that would occur however. Cuz I've never submerged or Wet My Hub. The knocking sound started yesterday when I wore a new but tighter nursing bra. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@chelseabrown9716]

I sanitized my parts in a microwave sanitize bag…my flange got warped. That’s why my auction started messing up.

[@powespartyplanning4685]

Have your containers ever gotten stuck? Or not easily removing when pressing the release button?

[@oliviarand8453]

If you have milk build up in white clips it makes the bottles hard to remove.

[@saminakaussar8503]

Sorry if I'm repeating. Can I just clarify. Initial use you steralised all parts (apart from the hub), when it comes to cleaning take it apart once a week for a deep clean, between sessions you just rinse and dry or store it in a ziplock bag and in the fridge. Is this correct? If yes, does this mean you don't steralise but just rinse wash it and dry or store in fridge. Thank you for your help xx

[@oliviarand8453]

Yes to everything but I washed all pieces at the end of every night

[@saminakaussar8503]

Thank you for your fast response I really appreciate it. When you say wash end of every night you mean with warm water and mild detergent and not sterilising. As I'm worried about the parts becoming warped after steralising. Thank you once again ❤ xx

[@oliviarand8453]

Yes warm water and dish soap no dishwasher or sterilizer

[@saminakaussar8503]

Thank you again ❤ xx

[@forestidol]

Hi how often do you sterilise if at all ? I'm just wondering how often I should boil the parts, thanks :)

[@oliviarand8453]

I only did it when I received them initially. Because I didn’t want the parts to warp

[@forestidol]

@@oliviarand8453 OK, thanks for replying!

[@Lpayne408]

So maybe I missed it, but at work do you also disassemble and just rinse and wipe clean/dry? I’m also a dental assistant and my Elvie is on it way. Just want to find the easiest and efficient way to go from each pump session but keep time short so I can keep up with patient flow.

[@oliviarand8453]

Leah I wipe outside dry with paper towel or you can store in fridge in between pumps in a sealed bag

[@evergrin8514]

Hi if you use twice at work, do you clean it after each use or you put everthing in the frigde for the next pumping ? Thanks

[@oliviarand8453]

I wipe down in between uses otherwise the seals would be moist and cause suction to not work

[@sillyfrillybilly]

Why does the milk bubble? My assumption is that air comes in somehow but not sure which part may be the cause?

[@oliviarand8453]

I’m not sure what you mean

[@SerenaCorkcity]

So u just wash with warm water and dish soap between pumps?No boiling water etc..(i am worried about warping parts) im due my baby in december and want to know all the ins n outs of the pump in advance thanks

[@oliviarand8453]

I did not boil my parts just soap and water and dried them. It says it’s safe to sterilize but they warp and crack I did chance that.

[@williamwood7348]

My wife has a different model, the pump isn’t the problem, the cup and parts that catch the milk is my problem, I’ve been attempting to wash it for 45 minutes now, I’ve used every brush, sprayer, I almost stuck my tongue in it. NEED HELP, please, my wife is sick but still needs to pump and I’ve hit my limit. Hers is the white one with sideways stripes and a greenish teal button in the center with power, up, down, and play button controls. Please help me. I will pay.

[@oliviarand8453]

Does she have the stride?

[@nurmaizatulakma2721]

My green seal is stuck .. how can i fix that 😭

[@oliviarand8453]

Make sure you clean after rach pump session If the milk dries then it’s going to stick to the plastic

[@GigglezZxox]

The bottle clip snapped when I tried to take it out and they don’t ship to Canada.. I had to buy my pump used from a buy and sell page so I don’t have the option of getting a new clip sent to me. My pump is useless now, I could cry 😭

[@oliviarand8453]

Do you know someone that doesn’t live in Canada that can ship it to you. I’m so sorry that happened to you.

[@GigglezZxox]

@@oliviarand8453 I do but the only way to get a bottle clip is to get a replacement through your 2 year warranty and since I had to buy mine used I don’t have warranty. Super sad 😢

[@kriss3041]

@@GigglezZxox Elvie do ship Bottle Clips to Canada regardless if you have warranty or not. They make exceptions for Bottle Clips. Just ask them.

[@nbpg8103]

I ruined my Elvie by sterilising the bottle release clip after watching this video. It melted the whole part. So f’ing annoying, wish I had never watched this

[@oliviarand8453]

So sorry you feel this way I never used a sterilizer not even on bottles because they warp and can crack and break. If they are less then two years old call Elvie they have the best customer service and overnight replacements best of luck!