How to Clean and Store Your Egg Incubator

Whether you’re incubating as a hobby or a business, proper cleaning and storage after a hatch are essential for preventing bacterial contamination and ensuring your equipment lasts. This guide provides a simple, step-by-step process.

Post-Hatch Cleaning: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Remove Debris & Disinfect Parts

   Immediately remove all shells and other debris. Our hatching mats make this easy. Soak egg trays and other non-electrical parts in a disinfectant solution (1 part bleach to 100 parts water) for an hour, then rinse thoroughly.

   Warning: Do not use alcohol-based cleaners, which can damage the plastic, and never place parts in the dishwasher.

2. Clean Electrical Components

   Use compressed air to blow fluff and debris from the fan and electrical housing. You can also use a damp cloth with the diluted bleach solution to gently wipe these parts. While not required, you can remove the fan for more thorough cleaning, but be sure to note its orientation so you can replace it correctly for proper airflow.

3. Dry All Parts Thoroughly

   You can either leave the incubator disassembled to air dry completely, or reassemble it and run it for a day without water. For EX models, ensure the humidity pump is not hooked up during this drying cycle.

4. Store Safely

   Once completely dry, store the incubator and all its parts together in a single box. Keep it in a cool, dry place where it won’t be knocked over or damaged. Taking extra care to store everything together prevents losing small, essential parts.

5. Check for Replacement Parts

   Before storing, check if you need to replace any consumable parts like the hatching mat, evaporating block, or silicone tubing. If you need something you can’t find on our website, please contact us.