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  "title": "Do Bottle Sterilizers Kill Germs and Keep Items Sterile?",
  "question": "Do bottle sterilizers actually kill germs, and do they keep items sterile afterward?",
  "answer": "Dr. Brown's Quick Cycle Sterilizer: Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria, mold, and the yeast that causes thrush. Contents remain sterilized for up to 48 hours if the lid is not opened.\nDr. Brown's Microwave Steam Sterilizer Bags: Users find the bags quick and simple: bottles go in, water is added, and a few minutes in the microwave leaves them fully sterilized and ready to use. The Australian maker page states the bags eliminate up to 99.9% of common household bacteria and germs, a higher figure than the 99% given on the US pages.",
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