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Sophie asked in Home & GardenCleaning & Laundry · 8 years ago

Is the black slime on kitchen dish drainers harmful?

We keep getting black slimy stuff on my dish drainer. Is it harmful?

Update:

Bit more detail please about why it is harmful or how harmful

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  • Hope!
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    I stopped using a dish drainer year ago, for this very reason! Now, I spread a large towel on my counter, put the dishes on that, and then hang the towel to dry.. after 2 - 3 days, I chuck the towel in the wash. I never have to scrub the dish drainer, always know the towel is clean and safe, and I am doing laundry anyway! Plus, the towel is cheaper than a dish drainer

  • trish b
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Yes it is,you need to clean it more often.

    Edit. Rather than me explain it to you,i am sending you a link

    which explains in detail....

    http://homeguides.sfgate.com/treat-black-mold-sink...

  • Tigger
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    It is mold. Mold is harmful to breathe as it lets off spores.'

  • Backwoods Barbie
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Yes, it's mold, clean with some bleach water, rinse well.

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  • ?
    8 years ago

    it's algae.by the sounds of it you need to take it to a jetwash.or buy a new one.

  • Irene
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    It is MUCK and is full of bacteria. What more do you need to know?????

  • robert x
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    can be.. that slime is a fungus, which can cause lung infections.

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