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How to Clean & Sterilize BebeWarm – Step-by-Step Guide

Nayl Badawi Updated September 07, 2026 3 min read

In brief

Regular cleaning, daily sterilising and descaling every few weeks keep the BebeWarm hygienic and long-lived. What matters just as much is what you avoid: no dishwasher, no high temperatures on the lid, no aggressive cleaners. The silicone seals belong back in place correctly after every drying, otherwise the device can drip.

Why proper cleaning is so important

Thorough cleaning of your BebeWarm is crucial – not only to ensure the device functions reliably for a long time, but above all for your baby's hygiene. Milk or limescale residues can promote bacteria and shorten the lifespan. With the following steps, your BebeWarm remains clean, safe, and ready for use.

Step-by-step cleaning guide

1. Cleaning the inner bottle

  • Use a soft sponge or a soft bottle brush – never anything abrasive.

  • Add a drop of mild dish soap to the bottle.

  • Rinse the inside thoroughly, especially the corners, so that no milk residue remains.

  • Rinse with clean water.

2. Disassembling the lid & cleaning the seals

  • Carefully disassemble the lid.

  • Remove the silicone seals and clean them separately.

  • Cleaning: with warm water & a drop of dish soap.

  • Rinse with clean water, then allow to air dry.

  • Tip: Carefully reinsert the seals after cleaning – if one is missing, the device may leak.

3. Cleaning the lid

  • The lid is made of plastic.

  • No high temperatures or dishwasher, as the material can deform.

  • Best cleaned by hand: with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.

  • Then rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry.

4. Boiling the bottle

  • BebeWarm V2: Simply set the device to 100 °C – the bottle will be boiled automatically.

  • BebeWarm V1: Boil water in a kettle and pour it into the bottle. Then rinse and allow to air dry.

  • Also pour hot water over the lid and seals separately.

  • Important: Reinsert the seals correctly after drying.

5. Using the sterilization mode

  • We recommend using the sterilization mode daily in the evening.

  • How it works:

    1. Pour 300 ml of water into the BebeWarm.

    2. Press and hold the Plus & Power buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

    3. The sterilization cycle runs automatically for 30 minutes at 65 °C.

  • Afterwards, briefly rinse the bottle and lid again with clean water.

6. Descaling (every few weeks)

  • Depending on water hardness, limescale may build up.

  • For descaling, we recommend:

    1. Dissolve ½ teaspoon of citric acid powder in 200 ml of water.

    2. Pour the solution into the BebeWarm.

    3. Turn on the device and let it run for 10 minutes.

    4. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water several times.

  • Alternatively: household vinegar (1 part vinegar, 10 parts water).

Conclusion

With this care, your BebeWarm remains hygienic, safe, and durable. Important: No dishwasher, no aggressive cleaners. Regular cleaning, sterilization, and descaling ensure that your device remains reliable – and your baby can drink safely at any time.

Frequently asked questions

Can the BebeWarm go in the dishwasher?

No. The lid is made of plastic and can warp at high temperatures. Clean it by hand with warm water, mild washing-up liquid and a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly and let it air dry.

How do I sterilise the BebeWarm?

With the sterilising mode, ideally every evening. Pour 300 millilitres of water into the BebeWarm and hold the plus and the power button together for three seconds. The cycle then runs automatically for 30 minutes at 65 °C. Afterwards rinse the bottle and the lid briefly with clear water.

How do I descale the BebeWarm?

Every few weeks, depending on how hard your water is. Dissolve half a teaspoon of citric acid powder in 200 millilitres of water, pour the solution into the BebeWarm and let the device run for ten minutes. Then rinse several times with clear water. Household vinegar works as an alternative, one part vinegar to ten parts water.

How do I boil out the bottle?

With the BebeWarm V2 you set the device to 100 °C and the bottle is boiled out automatically. With the BebeWarm V1 you boil water in a kettle and pour it into the bottle, then rinse it and let it air dry. Pour hot water over the lid and the seals separately and put the seals back in correctly once they are dry.

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