As one of the moms of this community said, and I quote, “told ya”, as I shared after continued uses that I was not expecting to love the Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer. As of tonight, October 5, 2024 I have used the Momcozy Bottle Washer 90 times! As I sit here writing this review my newest favorite kitchen gadget is running its 90th cycle! I am kind of a kitchen gadget junkie, whenever I get a new device my husband asked which one I’m going to get rid of to make room for the new. He’s not even kidding, I have a slight problem with these add-ons but I can honestly say, I never thought twice about getting this bottle washer- not until the community asked me for a review. So let’s see if this washer is something that would bring ease to your life or just clutter your countertop…
Where do I start? It’s a bottle washer, it’s an extra appliance that requires to be near a drain or bucket to empty the dirty water. I have mine next to the sink, I’ve spoken to another mom who’s shared she empties into a bucket to dump after several uses. Either way, the dirty water has to empty somewhere. So we have established this is a bottle washer, a countertop wash machine. But let me ask you this, do you run your bottles and pump parts though a regular old dishwasher? Because I don’t and won’t. So why would I have a change of heart for this gadget? One word: spouts. There are dedicated spouts that shoot up into the bottles to clean, if it weren’t for these spouts there’d be no way I’d consider using. This is the one reason I won’t use a dishwasher to clean any kind of narrow neck containers, I simply don’t feel they clean well enough into those nooks and crannies. With this washer I feel far better about using a device to wash my pump parts and bottles than I could have ever imagined. I kid you not when I say I run it all day long, I’ve gotten super complacent with this thing. To that you might be thinking, “wow that’s wasteful”. Let’s chat about that..
If you’re anything like me you rinse the hell out of your dirty dishes. I’m super guilty of this, I always feel there’s more soap to remove, when in fact I’m sure I’m just in my own head- it’s clean Kristen, give it up.
With this bottle washer it uses 2.5 liters of water one time, no more, no less. Four bottles, four removable hangers in the lower half for extra pieces and a top rack for all the smaller items, it might not be huge or hold a lot of parts and pieces but when you compare items able to be washed versus water volume, we are winning. It’s definitely one of the factors that I find resourceful.
But what can this thing really do? Well my friends, everything, it can do everything.
I have never been an avid sterilizer, I always boil after opening and then use soap and water there on out. According to the CDC if your baby(ies) are immune compromised or less than 2 months of age they suggest you sterilize once a day. This said, the Momcozy sterilizing feature might be a real game changer. First this countertop warrior will wash your bottles and pump parts; THEN sterilize upon command; and then to add the cherry on the cake, it will dry your parts too! I should add that each stage of cleaning takes its own amount of time. So when you begin a wash you’ll see ‘29’ minutes, once that operation is over you’ll see the time set for the next step, and so on. I’ve only used the steam sterilizer feature once or twice because, again, I rarely sterilize- I just wanted to give it a try. So my typical wash to dry cycle is an hour and a half. 29 mins to wash, 60 to dry. And when I say dry, they really do come out dry as a bone!
There is another feature called Rapid, this is a quick clean cycle. I’ve only used it a few time and each time I wasn’t impressed. Thus, I haven’t used it since. The Rapid just seems far less effective than the normal wash cycle.
There’s another feature called Storage, I’ve used it a few times but didn’t find it necessary for my application since I’m always around to unload and load a new batch all day long. The Storage feature is intended to keep the air circulating for 72 hours keeping the parts and pieces hygienic until use/removal from the container. This unit uses a HEPA filter to ensure clean air circulation. It’s a cool feature but it does nothing for me, not at this point in time.
My biggest and only beef with this device are the amount of bottles it’s able to wash at once. I’d be willing to bet I could clean triple the amount of bottles, nipples and extra parts in the time it takes to run a cycle on this thing. But the advantage this device has over me is 1) the built in sterilizer and more importantly 2) the drying time. In one and a half hours my parts and pieces are dry and ready to use. Hand washing leaves me waiting a lot longer for everything to be dry and ready for possible use or to store away until the next use. Needless to say, I love this feature and I’m more than happy to hand over my washing duties to Momcozy.
There’s something I want to add about the amount of bottles and configuration possibilities. You’re able to remove the upright holsters for the bottles and sticks for the nipples. This allows more room for other items to clean. This unit isn’t limited to only bottles and pump parts. You’re able to wash, dry and sanitize other items as well. I have maximized this option with two (32) ounce mason jars. This unit was not design to hold such large outside diameter items but they do fit, snuggly, next to each other.
Another cool option is to flip the basket upside down and toss all of your items in there for cleaning! I have ran all of baby’s teethers for an easy 10 minute sanitizing session!
Now for cleaning, don't forget that everything needs to be maintained, even a bottle washer. Breaking down the inner mechanism is super easy! First pull off the round head that is at the center of the basin, then pull the two tabs on the riser piece that leads into the round sprayer. These two tabs pull outward and allow the entire bottom rack to come right out. Next you can take the washing blade off to clean; and more importantly in my opinion is to take the tiny little basket strainer out at the bottom of the basin. This little piece comes out with a quarter turn, remove any debris that may have collected and reassemble the unit and you'll be back up and running!
Is this washer for you? And what makes it different than using a countertop dishwasher or the Baby Breeza bottle washer?
Okey dokey, I do not think the Momcozy bottle washer is a necessity. I do, however, think it is (as many of you call it) a "game changer”. I cannot tell you how many replies I receive suggesting that this washer is a “game changer” and how much time it brought back into some moms’ lives. After using it for more than 90 washes, I get it. I have fallen in love with this thing, IF it pooped out on me tomorrow I’d probably buy one for myself, this one was gifted. I have yet to see any residue left on any of my bottles. I have not experienced any leaks. Other than the price and only four bottle water spouts, I don’t think I can say anything bad about it.
Now for the competitor, the Baby Breeza, which I do not have for a direct comparison. My reviews and assumptions can only come from what I’m reading and viewing in the Amazon reviews. For starters it has a dirty washer basin, unlike the Momcozy that drains right into a sink or bucket. I personally would rather not deal with an extra container that would require cleaning- the dirty washer basin is bound to get scummy- it’s just a fact. With this extra basin there will also be sensors to indicate fullness, which I read in one review must be dry to start a load- take it for what it’s worth, I cannot validate that but I can see it being a complication. The design of the Breeza doesn’t appear to allow as many storage configurations like the momcozy. This is a simple observation based of design alone, the Momcozy is an enclosed square with four walls- simply more room to pack. I honestly don’t want to buy the Breeza for a comparison because I like the Momcozy so much, I know it’s going to be a hard one to top. Plus, my husband wouldn’t be thrilled with more stuff on our countertop or cluttering or home storage. I’m going to stick with what I know best, the Momcozy.
So is this bottle washer for you? Well, I’d say consider its options. Do you need more time, not wasted on washing bottles? Does your little one require regular sterilizing? Are you lacking a dishwasher and would prefer to wash bottles that way? This unit can check off all of those boxes. So I’d say, if you answered yes to any of these questions then you’d benefit from a Momcozy bottle water.
PS. EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT. I run my bottle washer with all of my pump parts from the day, could not be easier. Bonus points, now that I am donating to the UC Milk Bank in San Diego, I can easily sterilize once a day, per their directions!
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