Glass drinking straws: impractical and dangerous?

A clinical study conducted by the University of Frankfurt am Main under the direction of Prof. Kempf shows that germs survive inside the straw during low-temperature washing cycles, so bacterial and viral diseases can be transmitted to various users through repeated use. The reason for this: The straw's closed geometry means that water in the dishwasher can only penetrate up to 4–5 cm inside. As a consequence, the central part is not cleaned thoroughly.

Some manufacturers supply a small brush to clean the straw manually, but this is time-consuming in private households and virtually impossible in the catering industry. Plus, the straws can only be dried on the outside, meaning germs can form on the inside after a short time despite cleaning. Visually, it also doesn't look much better: Lime deposits form inside over time, and even with a brush these are difficult to remove. Glass drinking straws are also not shatterproof, so these straws are far from an alternative, and certainly not for children or for events.

Attention risk of breakage!
A danger for children

Poor ecological balance

Cleaning only with brush!
Residues are difficult to remove

Not hygienic!
Deposits inside

Advantages

• Reusable
• Recyclable
• Completely tasteless

Disadvantages

• Complicated to clean
• Health hazard due to germ formation
• Risk of injury, especially to children
• Unaesthetic in the long term

Balance

Just looks clean.

The better alternative:

Slidertraw

The safe, reusable alternative

SLIDERSTRAW is a healthy and environmental friendly alternative. The reusable straw can be opened up and cleaned hygienically in the dishwasher. It is tasteless, shatterproof, and suitable for both hot and cold drinks as well as for use in private households and in catering.

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