Nano-silver??

[TravelGal]

We're all looking for ways to prevent germs and viruses from spreading and I can see how you might like this if you want to buy a gadget. It's easier than trying to use your sleeve all the time.

What I don't get is "nano-silver" to "inhibit" the germs and protect you, should you touch your trusted gadget. To me it sounds like the tinest amount (nano) of silver they could possibly put on it! Can anyone shed any light on that? Hokum or real science?

http://www.handlerusa.com/home.php

[Michaelhatesfans]

I thought you were choosing a color for your Ipod.

[Methanolandbrats]

Do you need two to push a grocery cart or do you have to pull it?

[TravelGal]

Do you need two to push a grocery cart or do you have to pull it?

:) Apparently either would work depending upon how strong your wrist is. I'm more concerned with the term nano-silver, which sounds like snake oil to me.

[eiregosod]

I'm sure Michal Jackson's next glove will be made from nano silver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCy8K968Alo

[oddlycalm]

:) Apparently either would work depending upon how strong your wrist is. I'm more concerned with the term nano-silver, which sounds like snake oil to me.

Not sure about the mechanical utility of the device (push vs pull) but the silver nano particle aspect is real enough.

The oxidation of the silver (tarnish) produces an ionic salt that has an antimicrobial effect. The reason to use nano particles is the maximize surface area of the particles. More surface = more oxidation. The coatings were developed for use on surgical implants to prevent toxic bio films from forming. (Cue crude/obvious joke about silver plated breast implants.)

Disposable gloves might be easier to use....?

oc

[TravelGal]

thanks, OC, I was hoping you'd have the answer. Nano in that sense makes perfect sense. I never thought about the oxidyzing having an anti-microbial effect. --That's why I plan to keep my day job.

I shall pass this on to the agent who told me about the gadget. It's her client so I want her to know it's legit. I was being WAY too skeptical.

I plan to use the plastic glove idea when getting luggage next week in Spain. I agree that it seems a lot simpler (with less wear and tear on my finger and hand joints.)

[Gnam]

Side benefit: Allows you to shank a werewolf on the go.

[nrc]

While there's truth to the disinfecting qualities of nano-silver all good scams have a grain of truth to them. Whether this gadget is really any more effective than your average plastic pirate hook is hard to say.

Wonder what George Carlin would have to say about all this. :D

[cameraman]

Sure silver has its antimicrobial chops but how wear resistant is the coating? Not very, would be a good start. That thing is going to be used to push, pull and poke all manner of rather heavy items and that coating is going to wear away. Stainless steel is also antimicrobial, damn near equally so, but it doesn't sound near as cool as nanosilver.:rolleyes:

But really, you have an immune system. The thing is ridiculous. Wash your hands often, use a non-drying hand sanitizer often, use a paper towel or tp in a rest room and keep your fingers away from your eyes, nose & mouth. You are now set to survive the next plague. Feel free to send me $10.95 plus s&h:shakehead

[chop456]

Everyone knows what happens to germophobes.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2339/1923857333_f5dfffb4f9.jpg?v=0

[G.]

sort of on-topic.

flu fraud, now with colloidal silver! (http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/wildcard_9/swine_flu/FluFraud)


The Food and Drug Administration has found at least 20 Web sites that may be fraudulently marketing products with claims that they guard against or cure swine flu, an agency official said Monday. The FDA publicly rebuked one such site Monday -- http://rebuildermedical.com -- for offering a $199 "SilverCure Swine Flu Protection Pack" that includes shampoo, lotion, conditioner and soap that supposedly deposit traces of silver.

"Everything you need to protect yourself and family," the Web site says. But the FDA says no silver-based products have been approved for swine flu treatment or prevention, so it's illegal to claim such benefits. Alyson Saben, who heads a new FDA swine flu consumer fraud team, told The Associated Press in an interview that ReBuilderMedical Technologies Inc. will have 48 hours to take corrective action or face criminal or regulatory action from the FDA.

So, back to the hook, it's basically a tool, which has a coating that is inhospitable to virii, the effectiveness and durability which is really unknown.

Since it doesn't appear to directly cause harm, then hey, it's your money.

I would much rather have sterile sleeves on my shirt, so I could rub my eyes.

Would silver cufflinks help? What if I wrap my arms in tin foil? (Again) ;)

[oddlycalm]

What if I wrap my arms in tin foil?

Good plan G. :thumbup: Here's some work by early pioneers in the tin foil field... :D

oc

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SKx0fNQMLYo/SQ8gp5FhufI/AAAAAAAACtg/oo-iAHPnH5M/s400/tin-foil-abba.jpg

[emjaya]

Good plan G. :thumbup: Here's some work by early pioneers in the tin foil field... :D

oc

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SKx0fNQMLYo/SQ8gp5FhufI/AAAAAAAACtg/oo-iAHPnH5M/s400/tin-foil-abba.jpg

Mamma mia! :laugh:

[TravelGal]

:rofl::rofl::thumbup:

I love it when a thread comes together.

(with apologies to George Peppard)