Copper’s turning up all over the kitchen and turns out its the healthy choice.
Kitchens can be dangerous places and not just because of the sharp knives or naked flames. According to a study by NSF International, kitchen sinks contain the most germs in a home – more than 500,000 bacteria per square inch.
Of course copper is no stranger in the kitchen. Pots and pans made of the metal have long been prized by chefs around the world. Luckily, one of the chicest metals kills germs too.
Antimicrobial copper alloys are the only solid metal touch surface materials registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continuously kill more than 99.9 percent of bacteria when cleaned regularly.
With over 500 different alloy compositions, copper offers a huge range of finishes that can easily fit in with any home design. U.S. radio show In the House recently installed a copper farmhouse sink and antimicrobial cabinet hardware in a home it was remodelling.
The cabinet hardware was installed in the kitchen in minutes, just like any other kitchen hardware. No special tools, no special preparation required.
The beauty of copper is that its antimicrobial properties are always working – while routine cleaning to remove dirt is necessary, normal wear and even the natural oxidation does not prevent it from continuously killing harmful bacteria. It remains effective even after repeated wet and dry abrasion and after re-contamination.
Whether you utilize copper in your sink or for the faucet, light switches, drawer and cabinet handles or countertops, rest assured that your family will be safe from harmful bacteria.
To find antimicrobial copper products and services near you, visit www.antimicrobialcopper.org
