More than Milk UV Steriliser
More than Milk UV Steriliser
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Overview
Overview
Say goodbye to boiling, scrubbing, and benchtop clutter with this All-in-One Steriliser. This versatile unit sterilises, dries, and stores bottles, pump parts, toys, teethers, and even electronics - all in one tidy, convenient system.
Using UV-C light, it naturally kills 99.9% of germs without water or chemicals, giving you a safe and hygienic solution for your baby and beyond.
Designed for busy parents, the steriliser fits up to 12 standard bottles (20 L capacity) and runs a sterilise only cycle in just 6 minutes, or a full sterilise, dry, and store cycle in 31 minutes. It’s a faster, tidier alternative to traditional boiling or steaming.
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Key Features
Technical Specification
Technical Specification
Delivery and Returns
Delivery and Returns
- Delivery: Free within NZ on orders over $100 (excluding bulky items) or $8 standard shipping
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days of receipt with proof of purchase
- Some items are excluded from returns including sale items, hardware, car seats, prams, monitors and personal items - please click here for the full list.
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