Sorry, I realize that this question should be in the health section but as you know I can only post here since I'm new. So, I was changing a wick earlier and before I put the new wick in, I dropped it on the kitchen counter. I know PG and VG are supposed to be antibacterial but is there any possibility of some kind of hazard due to the wick contacting the countertop?
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As long as the counter is fairly clean, I wouldn't worry about it. If you personally think it's unsafe, then go ahead and use another wick. Personally, I believe we breathe in all sorts of contaminates with every breath. Going overboard with antibacterial soap can lead to the reverse of what's intended. If your body doesn't fight the bacteria on a daily basis, your body won't build up an immunity to day to day bacteria.
source: war of the worlds.
source: war of the worlds.
As long as the counter is fairly clean, I wouldn't worry about it. If you personally think it's unsafe, then go ahead and use another wick. Personally, I believe we breathe in all sorts of contaminates with every breath. Going overboard with antibacterial soap can lead to the reverse of what's intended. If your body doesn't fight the bacteria on a daily basis, your body won't build up an immunity to day to day bacteria.
source: war of the worlds.
Thanks for the response. I forgot to mention that this is my last wick until I can get to the shop in the morning. I'm already using the "dirty" one. I just got to thinking about it and wondered if there was any potential problem. Thanks again.
Well, the Bacteria on the wick is doused in PG/VG, which is an antimicrobial bath, then it is subjected to increased heat from the coil which gets above 500 degrees fahrenheit (they use 100 degrees fahrenheit for sterilization)... I'd say you were fairly safe from micro organisms. Now, if there were chemicals on the table, that'd be a different story.
Id be more worried about the germs on my fingers than whats on the counter....
Wouldn't be worried about it brother. Those coils get pretty hot
I always wash my hands before rebuilding, but the fact is I only do that to remove oils so it doesn't transfer to my cotton wick and foul the flavor. What's said above is true. the juice mixture will kill germs, and what's missed will certainly be killed by the coil heat.
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