<b>This was posted by dramamama on a previous post 11/21/07 regarding this topic</b>
Forgot to add that the CFF recommends using sterilization techniques either boiling for 10 minutes <b>OR using sterilizer that heats above 160 degrees for thirty minutes...... IQ and the GERM GUARDIAN do that! </b>
"The Germ Guardian works without harsh chemicals by utilizing a natural, safe, special dry heat method that reaches a temperature of 162 degrees to eliminate 99.9% of germs in 30 minutes including those that cause Flu, Colds, Ear Ache, Diarrhea and RSV. Easy to use by simply pressing a button. Automatic safety shut off when sanitizing is completed. Works great on bottles, pacifiers, toys and won't shrink or fade colorful fabrics or melt plastic or rubber items. 7 1/2"L x 8 1/4"W x 8"H. Weighs 4 lbs. Two-year manufacturer's warrant"
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New info by me below***
As for the not putting anything in wet -- I wash and rinse in pretty warm water, then put into a plastic bowl with a lid and paper towels.... I shake it up and down for a few seconds... everything is pretty well dry when I put them into the germ guardian -- the heat and air blowing around in there gets things very dry long before the 30 minutes is up.... close enough for me !
Forgot to add that the CFF recommends using sterilization techniques either boiling for 10 minutes <b>OR using sterilizer that heats above 160 degrees for thirty minutes...... IQ and the GERM GUARDIAN do that! </b>
"The Germ Guardian works without harsh chemicals by utilizing a natural, safe, special dry heat method that reaches a temperature of 162 degrees to eliminate 99.9% of germs in 30 minutes including those that cause Flu, Colds, Ear Ache, Diarrhea and RSV. Easy to use by simply pressing a button. Automatic safety shut off when sanitizing is completed. Works great on bottles, pacifiers, toys and won't shrink or fade colorful fabrics or melt plastic or rubber items. 7 1/2"L x 8 1/4"W x 8"H. Weighs 4 lbs. Two-year manufacturer's warrant"
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New info by me below***
As for the not putting anything in wet -- I wash and rinse in pretty warm water, then put into a plastic bowl with a lid and paper towels.... I shake it up and down for a few seconds... everything is pretty well dry when I put them into the germ guardian -- the heat and air blowing around in there gets things very dry long before the 30 minutes is up.... close enough for me !