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Originally Posted by misslissa  I use a plastic bowl with microban.
it gets put in the dishwasher every night and then I wash it by hand in the morning(to get off dish soap residue) I use lemon water and vinegar and a soft sponge
I have used stainless steel bowls but mine will not drink water out of stainless steel and they will not eat wet food out of stainless steel.
between the microban and the heavy washing i feel fine about my plastic bowls
hear is some info on microban if you want to learn a little more Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection |
Hmmmm... from the Microban website:
2. How do products with MicrobanŽ antimicrobial protection work?
MicrobanŽ protection is built-in to the product during the manufacturing process. When microbes come in contact with the product surface,
Microban protection penetrates the cell wall of the microorganism and disrupts cell functions making the microorganism unable to function, grow and reproduce.
... I am not comfortable with this statement at all.... what happens if it disrupts my cell functions or my pups? How do you know this isn't happening?
4. What types of microorganisms does MicrobanŽ protection work against?
MicrobanŽ antimicrobial protection is effective against most common bacteria, yeasts, molds and fungi that cause stains, odors and product degradation.
Microban technology is not designed to protect users from disease causing microorganisms.
... so why add another chemical that I know nothing about? Plastics were not made to last forever... use glass, ceramic (lead free), and/or high quality Stainless Steel (made in the USA), or paper plates.
9. Has anyone ever gotten sick from using products with MicrobanŽ antimicrobial protection?
Extensive testing and a long use history have shown MicrobanŽ product protection to be safe.
While it is impossible to say that no one will ever experience an allergic reaction to anything, it is highly unlikely a negative experience would be observed. Microban additives are used in very low levels measured in parts per million.
... it does not state how much it takes to cause a reaction or harm
Effects of triclosan on the cytotoxicity and funga... [J Prosthet Dent. 2001] - PubMed result
...Basically states Microban does not make a difference.
Parents New Challenge: Banning Microban? : SafeMama | The Original One-stop child safety, product recall, health, well-being, eco-conscious resource for parents
... basically says Microban will not disclose it's technology... may or may not* contain Triclosan which is known to have cancer causing properties...
*also read as: company does not disclose when Triclosan is used, thereby making all products unsafe for my use, JMHO.
(I also do not use antibacterial soaps... they work by leaving a film of 'protection' on anything they come in contact with.)
May be a great product for countertops and toilet seats, I don't think I want to consume anything off of dishware treated/made with it.