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Bottle sterilizers can take an hour or longer to finish a cycle. Consumer Reports tested four models for speed and drying performance

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Bottle sterilizers promise to eliminate bacteria on baby bottles and pacifiers, but some finish the job in minutes while others take well over an hour. Bottle capacity, drying performance and whether a HEPA filter is included can vary widely between sterilizers priced within a similar range.

Consumer Reports tested four baby bottle sterilizers for temperature, drying and ease of use, so parents can find one that fits their routine and their shelf space.