If you're interested in sterilizing machines, but the price is making you hesitant, you can find the same type machines in the Baby section for usually 1/2 the price! Like this steam bottle warmer/sterilizer, or this UV pacifier sterilizer. Both are less than $20 & similar items can usually be found in stores. Instead of boiling, I use microwave steam sterilizing bags, sold in the baby section. They are super fast, convenient, reusable & very inexpensive.