Autoclave alternative

[TheHaus88]

I've been looking for sterilization methods. I see people mention autoclaves or instant pots with a sterilization opinion but I'm curious about baby bottle sterilizers. Can someone share their opinion/experience on the use of the instant pot or reasons not to consider the bottle sterilizer as an option. Thanks

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

what are you trying to autoclave?

 

[TheHaus88]

what are you trying to autoclave?

Beakers
Bottles
Vials

 

[DFL]

Well, with baby bottle sterilizers and insta pots, you'll have the steam but you wont have the sufficient psi to achieve proper sterilization.

But, if you're just doing stuff at a personal level I'd say you'd be ok with the insta pot and then some dry heat after.

 

[TheHaus88]

Well, with baby bottle sterilizers and insta pots, you'll have the steam but you wont have the sufficient psi to achieve proper sterilization.

But, if you're just doing stuff at a personal level I'd say you'd be ok with the insta pot and then some dry heat after.

My sterilization pouches are not turning black on the steam indicator.

I've done it on high for an hour and for 30 minutes and they are still blue.

 

[DFL]

My sterilization pouches are not turning black on the steam indicator.

I've done it on high for an hour and for 30 minutes and they are still blue.

Then they're not achieving the desired temp for long enough continuously.

Its probably not going to happen unless you're using a legit autoclave.

 

[TheHaus88]

I figured as much thank you

 

[Luka.Halotestin]

I've been using most common electric insta pot for almost a year now. Zero issues.

 

[nightprowler7]

Beakers
Bottles
Vials

You can just use a dedicated household oven. They are cheaper than a used autoclave.


My friend uses a xl toaster oven to dry sterilize. He obviously only uses it for this specific reason

 

[narta]

Insta pots are fine. Baby bottle sterilizer doesn't have enough pressure.

 

[TheHaus88]

I've been using most common electric insta pot for almost a year now. Zero issues.

What settings and duration are you using?