Stainless steel removing... bacteria?

[Cleopatra]

Do you the way to remove the odour of garlic from your hands? Use the back of your stainless steel knife and scap your hands.

This is a common trick.

But look what I read in Science Daily!

New Treatments For Common Vaginal Infection Being Studied

Whether a two-week regimen using a stainless steel douching device can eradicate the most common vaginal infection is under study at the Medical College of Georgia.

Read the whole article

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050509170837.htm

“I didn’t believe this until they sent me a stainless steel chef’s bar to try,” says Dr. Ferris. “If you get garlic or onion on your fingers, you use this stainless steel bar to wash your hands without soap, and it gets rid of the odor. Since bacterial vaginosis is associated with this odor, it’s thought the stainless steel has some effect on the whole process and it could potentially eliminate the infection and the odor as well. This could be a non-pharmacologic, alternative medicine approach,” says Dr. Ferris.

This smells funny, isn't it?

I thought that the reason why the stainless steel worked is because by scraping the skin it drains it from the garlic oil, how can he associate the smell with bacteria and how bacteria can be removed if you get rid of the smell?

 

[to.by]

It seems the old miasma theory is back again

 

[epepke]

Prima facie, this looks like bunk.

However, some metal ions have antibacterial properties. Consider silver sulfadene cream. It kills practically everything and is really good on burns.

 

[Cleopatra]

Thanks epepke because I was ready to start purchasing only stainless steel vibrators.

It seems that molecules that cause the odor( which is a side effect of gynaecological infections) attach themselves to the steel road without causing a chemical reaction.In other words the steel can act just like soda we use in the refrigerator to absorb food odors.
Something like a catalyst that break down the odorous molecules without changing chemically themselves.

If I understood well this scientist believes that each organism can combat certain bacteria without resorting to antibiotics. The stainless steel rod helps to get rid of the side effects of the infection.

In any case it's advisable to remove the rod/vibrator when approaching an airport

 

[epepke]

Thanks epepke because I was ready to start purchasing only stainless steel vibrators.

Two words: Steely Dan.

 

[Mercutio]

Much as I really want to keep this thread on topic...I am compelled to ask a question which might derail...

So, do the stainless steel "garlic odor remover" deallies actually work? I have not ordered one, though I have seen them in catalogues, simply because I rather like the smell of garlic.

If a guest, though (you are invited, you know, Cleo) comes to dinner and does not like the garlic smell...do the stainless steel devices actually work? If no one knows, do I need to do research with Cleo and a selection of...devices? In the name of science, of course...I do volunteer....

Seriously, do they work?

 

[Kiless]

In the name of science, of course...I do volunteer....

Seriously, do they work?

Ah, good old Steely Dan...

 

[Perpetual Notion]

.*snipped * Seriously, do they work?

Yes, rubbing your wet hands on stainless steel will remove the garlic smell. My faucet is stainless and I wipe my hands on that and it does the job. You can also use a spoon which will save you money on the block thing . So feel free to go around stroking all sorts of stainless steel things with your garlicky hands.

 

[Cleopatra]

Two words: Steely Dan.

Oh this is how you call the " Goldfinger" in the States!! Another fine chinese product.

Mercutio I am shocked that you don't focus on the scientific aspect of the topic and you turn everything to food!!