Is there anyone on here who didn’t use a steriliser?

I didn't. I use dawn and a bottle brush every time. Washed with hot water .

Never owned one and don't know a single person who did and yes I've asked.

You’re probably going to get skewed answers because as a generalisation, in the US they don’t sterilise bottles whereas in the UK we do. You should definitely sterilise bottles, it’s because of the bacteria that can grow in the formula powder. I used mam bottles that you can sterilise in the microwave though so didn’t buy a steriliser :)

Rather than soak in hot water, why not do the cold water sterilisation method? You don’t need to buy the steriliser bucket, you can do it in your sink or washing up bowl just by adding the sterilising tablet or solution . It would be more consistent than hot water which may not get hot enough?

If In uk get milton tablets then just fill a sink of cold water up and chuck one in then throw bottles in for 15minutes then it’s done

In the UK the guidelines are that you need to sterilise. Especially if you’re using formula

I second the MAM self-sterilising bottles, pop them in the microwave no need for a steriliser or to buy any sterilising tablets etc
Used mine for 12 months with no issues and they're still in excellent condition
And as others have said, if you're in the UK, HV will stress the importance of sterilising bottles up to 12 months

In the UK you need to sterilise if you're formula feeding.
Cold water sterilising is so so easy

I was in hot soapy water them microwave sterilise.

If you need to sterilise something quickly and have absolutely nothing else then put them in a pan and boil the water with your bottles and such in and job done. That’s how people sterilised before a steriliser and tablets were a thing

I’m just going to use baby dish soap and then use a cold water sterilising system only takes 15 mins to sterilise, will only be doing it while he’s newborn x

In the UK if using formula a form of sterilisation is needed.
But just using a washing up bowl and Milton is fine, or boiling in hot water for 10mins.
The microwave bags are handy too!