Skip to content
My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up

Announcements

Get the support and information you need for your behavior, development and health related questions.

For more information:
Health and Parenting Health Center
Raising fit Kids

Keep up with the latest trends, thoughts and news from our experts:

Dr. Roy Benaroch Your Children's Health
Healthy Begins Here
Last Reply:
Dangers of Dishwasher Residue?
avatar
blackatom posted:
Dishwasher residue seems to be a big problem, especially with plastics. Residue seems to stick to plastics more than anything else. I was wondering if any research is going on to find out the dangers of ingested residue to children. What happens if they get this stuff in their system? Are there any long term effects from continuous ingestion? This would be good information to know. Anyone know?
3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Dangers of Dishwasher Residue?Dishwasher residue seems to be a big problem, especially with plastics. Residue seems to stick to plastics more than anything else. I was wondering if any research is going on to find out the dangers of ingested residue to children. What happens if they get this stuff in their system? Are there any long term effects from continuous ingestion? This would be good information to know. Anyone know?
Reply
 
avatar
An_221831 responded:
theres not really a lot of research on ingesting the residue thats left on plastics. it also depends on how much residue is on the plastic. infants can get burns on thier esophagus from ingesting detergent residue depending on the detergents toxicity and they would probably have to have ingested a lot than whats left on the bottle. if it still makes you worried there is detergent that is non toxic and safe called Method Smarty Dish. its available on diapers.com and i think its also at target.
Report This| Share this:Dangers of Dishwasher Residue?theres not really a lot of research on ingesting the residue thats left on plastics. it also depends on how much residue is on the plastic. infants can get burns on thier esophagus from ingesting detergent residue depending on the detergents toxicity and they would probably have to have ingested a lot than whats left on the bottle. if it still makes you worried there is detergent that is non toxic and safe called Method Smarty Dish. its available on diapers.com and i think its also at target.
Reply
 
avatar
RaspberryRipple responded:
Hi BlackAtom

I am doing some research into the relationship between IBS and ingesting non-food residual toxins from household cleaning products. I have come across some research which suggests a link between these toxins on Alzheimers, Leukaemia and Parkinson but not IBS. There seems to be very little, if any, research into this and I wondered if you had heard of anything? Many thanks, Rachel, Bristol, England.
Report This| Share this:Dangers of Dishwasher Residue?Hi BlackAtom<br /><br />I am doing some research into the relationship between IBS and ingesting non-food residual toxins from household cleaning products. I have come across some research which suggests a link between these toxins on Alzheimers, Leukaemia and Parkinson but not IBS. There seems to be very little, if any, research into this and I wondered if you had heard of anything? Many thanks, Rachel, Bristol, England.
Reply
 
avatar
RaspberryRipple replied to An_221831's response:
hi An_221831

I meant to direct my post to you rather than Black Atom. Many thanks for any suggestions.

Best regards, Rachel
Report This| Share this:Dangers of Dishwasher Residue?hi An_221831<br /><br />I meant to direct my post to you rather than Black Atom. Many thanks for any suggestions. <br /><br />Best regards, Rachel
Reply


Back to Top
Back to Top

More from WebMD related to this Discussion

esophagus

See Related Parenting Communities

See All Communities

Popular Discussions

Start a Discussion | See All

Helpful Tips

Toddlers and Calcium
Toddlers need calcium for healthy bones/teeth. 700 mg/day = 2-3 eight oz glasses of milk but also in other food/fortified sources as well. ... More
Was this Helpful?
Yes No
0 of 0 found this helpful
Post a Tip | See All

Helpful Resources

Post a Resource | See All

Expert Blog

Child Health 411 - Ari Brown, MD

Educated parents are empowered parents! Get clear answers to your parenting questions from Dr. Ari Brown...Read More

Related News

Related Drug Reviews

  • Drug Name User Reviews
See More

Report Problems to the
Food and Drug Administration

FDAYou are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.