Review: Medela Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap

I purchased this soap from Babies 'R Us last week when I replaced the membranes on my pump. I spend a great deal of time washing bottles, nipples, and pump parts, as I don't have the ability to put my daughter to breast (poor latch/nipple confusion/preemie/long list of issues). 

Before

I was intrigued by the premise of this soap-no scrub, removes residue up to 3 days old, and all you need is 5 minutes of soak time. BLAM! Clean parts! So I followed the directions to the "T". Added 3 pumps of soap to a gallon of water, and left the nipples to sit in the sink. I read Little P a bedtime story, and came back. 

Soaking for 5 minutes in the soapy water

Stories for the night. "We Love Each Other"
and "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush"

Initally, the nipples weren't so bad, but after they dried, they were cloudy and felt slimy. That's not what clean looks and feels like!

After first wash.

So I washed them AGAIN! Following the same directions. BUT this time, I scrubbed. 

I don't have time in my life with a preschooler and an infant to be messing around testing this soap's claim! 

After second wash with elbow grease

After I scrubbed, they looked wonderful! No slime and crystal clear! But at $8.99 a bottle for only 25 washes, AND having to use the same elbow grease that I usually use with regular dish soap?! I say keep your money. 

I reached out to Medela for comment and reimbursement, but they told me they would only replace the bottle of soap, and not compensate for it's poor ability in any way, after they insisted that I just wasn't following the directions. I'm a LIBRARIAN, people! I assure you, I'm very literate.

Overall, save your money on this soap. Invest in a bottle brush and regular old dish soap (I like Seventh Generation), and do your best not to deal with Medela customer service.