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Question by april fool
Send this post to a friendI am looking for a new countertop to replace 1960's formica. What can you tell me about the Microban craze? It seems to be showing up in a lot of household products. Is this a good thing?
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1. 03/25/2008 11:01:33 AM
In general, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial products harm beneficial microbes as well as harmful ones. Remember, not all bacteria is bad! The use of antimicrobials may cause resistant strains of microorganisms and that’s bad for everyone. Warm soapy water remains the simplest anti-bacterial treatment.
Microban’s website doesn’t list the specific anti-bacterial chemicals in its product so it’s hard to determine how it works or whether it contains dangerous chemicals. Some anti-bacterial chemicals that are commonly added to consumer products - like triclosan and triclocarban - are suspected endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems.
Microban’s website doesn’t list the specific anti-bacterial chemicals in its product so it’s hard to determine how it works or whether it contains dangerous chemicals. Some anti-bacterial chemicals that are commonly added to consumer products - like triclosan and triclocarban - are suspected endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems.
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