Multitasking in the kitchen can quickly lead to the dispersion of bacteria ? hands move from holding raw meat to touching sinks and cabinets without washing. In fact, according to a study conducted by NSF International, kitchen sinks contain the most germs in a home ? more than 500,000 bacteria per square inch. With these statistics, preparing meals and washing dishes might as well be done in the toilet. Luckily, one of the trendiest metals has a bacteria killing component.
Copper is no stranger to the kitchen. Pots and pans made of the metal have long been used by chefs around the world.  However, homeowners are now taking advantage of one of its most beneficial characteristics ? keeping bacteria at bay. Antimicrobial copper alloys are the only solid metal touch surface materials registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continuously kill more than 99.9 percent of bacteria* when cleaned regularly. With over 500 different alloy compositions, providing a wide range of finishes, copper can easily fit in with any home design. Recently, In the House radio show installed a copper farmhouse sink and antimicrobial cabinet hardware in a home it was remodeling.
The cabinet hardware was installed in the kitchen in minutes, just like any other kitchen hardware. No special tools, no special preparation required.
The beauty of copper is that its antimicrobial properties are always working ? while routine cleaning to remove dirt is necessary, normal wear and even t...