Plastic definitely seems trickier to keep fresh, though. Anyone else notice that metal holds up better?
Totally with you on the plastic vs. metal thing. I had a plastic scraper once and, honestly, it turned into a petri dish way faster than I expected. Even after scrubbing, there was always this faint... funk? Switched to stainless steel a couple years back and haven't looked back. Just soap, rinse, dry, and it still looks like new.
I do wonder if we’re all a bit too quick to toss them out the second they look a little sketchy. Unless it’s growing its own ecosystem or smells like a science fair project gone wrong, I figure it’s good for a while. Maybe it’s one of those things where the material really does make all the difference.
Curious if anyone’s tried copper? Heard it’s naturally antimicrobial, but I’ve never actually used one. Anyway, you’re not alone—stainless steel seems to be the MVP for keeping things clean without much fuss.
I get what everyone’s saying about metal being easier to keep clean, but I actually had a weird experience with stainless steel. I’m in braces, so I’m super paranoid about anything that might mess with my mouth. I bought a stainless one thinking it would be less gross, but after a few weeks, it started getting these tiny rust spots near the edges. Maybe it was just a cheap brand or maybe I wasn’t drying it enough? Either way, it freaked me out and I switched back to plastic for a bit.
Honestly, I know plastic gets a bad rap for turning funky, but at least I can see when it’s getting sketchy and just toss it without feeling too guilty. Plus, with all the wires in my mouth, the metal ones feel kind of harsh sometimes—like I’m gonna nick something. Maybe I just overthink it, but I kind of prefer swapping out the plastic ones every couple months, just for peace of mind.
Copper sounds interesting, but knowing my luck, I’d probably have some random reaction or stain my tongue or something... Has anyone actually had that happen?
