Then, Mom comes along two hours later, to make dinner. They smear their germy little hands all over that fridge, inside and out. And, then, they come into the kitchen to grab a glass of juice to wash them down. Imagine you have three little kids who have been eating their buggers. Maybe germs just aren’t sexy enough for manufacturers? Well, how about now? Me thinks that now is the time we are going to see some significant changes in the home furnishings industry. Isn’t it ironic that something we can’t see is this enormous threat to our health and possibly our life? I’m talking about cleaning the things you can’t see. No countertop will take care of that mess. I’m not talking about spilling marinara sauce all over your countertop. It is a surface that is inherently self-cleaning. Imagine a kitchen surface that is continuously ridding itself of bacteria and viruses? No bleach or other harsh cleaners. Now, that would be a reason to get a new range. I’m surprised that at least one kitchen appliance manufacturer hasn’t gone after a healthier surface. Here’s what else is bothering me about stainless steel, and it’s brethren, like black stainless steel, for example. Therefore, let’s begin with the ubiquitous stainless steel kitchen appliances. And, also ways to use traditional copper. Why isn’t the entire hospital made out of copper?įor this post, I’m focusing primarily on an alternative for stainless steel. I mean, scientists have known about this for a long time. No wonder they say, “if you want to get sick, go to the hospital.” But stainless steel is commonly used in hospitals as well. Logically, if stainless steel is so awful from a hygienic standpoint, how come it’s become so wildly popular for not only commercial kitchens but residential kitchens as well?Īnd not only that. Haha, You’ll just recycle the same germs your body already knows and loves. And, then you don’t have to clean anything. Of course, I realize that we must always clean our surfaces unless you live alone. There are reports of four days and BEYOND! However, one of the worst materials where viruses can live for days on end is stainless steel. Bacteria and Viruses on copper surfaces die quite quickly– within four hours. Although, I could not find any studies about how long bacteria and viruses can live on those two surfaces.īut, it’s true. In addition to copper, brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, as well as bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin are also anti-microbial.īrass is about 67% copper. I was perhaps out sick with the flu the day we learned that in the eighth grade. And, even the really grungy oxidized version is as well. I read those, and a few other articles, and all concurred. Using Copper to Stop The Spread of Respiratory VirusesĬoronavirus Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surfaces Numerous links available via google: here are a few:Ĭopper Destroys Viruses, So Why Isn’t It Everywhere? With the coronavirus on all our minds, and lots of us frantically disinfecting doorknobs and cabinet pulls, would you consider a round-up post on untreated copper and brass (which contains copper) hardware? Copper is anti-bacterial and anti-viral.Īpparently, Covid-19 stays viable on copper for 4 hours, but viable on plastics and stainless steel for 72 hours up to nine days. Recently, a kind reader named Janet sent me this note: That’s why I’m deeming it public enemy number one. What I learned about stainless steel is quite disturbing. But, the reason it’s a problem is something I only JUST learned. I mean, I knew the post was going to focus around stainless steel and what the problem is. Finally, I settled on Stainless Steel Sucks. When I was thinking of a headline for this post, I debated over what it should be for quite a while.
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