I am worried about the hygiene of these balls, since they seem to be not perfectly smooth in the photo. The white stripes are receded from the surface
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This product is made from safe, non-toxic, phthalate free material. You can effectively clean this toy with a sex toy cleaner before and after use
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Hello Yes the white stripes are receded I have not heard of any hygiene issues. Thank you
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The 'dots' are concave, not raised. They are not that deep and it hasn't proved to be a problem when cleaning at all.
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There are small ridges in the sides, but I haven't had a problem cleaning them. My kids drink juices out of them everyday. They wash well in the dishwasher.
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They don't appear to be. They aren't made in a way to suggest that cleaning might be possible.
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I dont think so. They have shiny finish that is now just showing pits for lack of a better word. Dark splotches. I love patina too but it doesn't look like that and I am not sure I would want to drink out of that.
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I have not laundered them. They have been outside all summer and only look dirty in the "button" depressions. When I put them outside in the spring I will probably just hose them down.
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i wash in very hot water with bleach. They come out relatively clean, not as white as new, but most of the dirt is gone
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I am not sure I have only hand washed them to make sure they are clean and air dried them.
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I have the smaller ones. 7cm bottom diameter, 20 cm high, and 10 cm top diameter. I think the other comment about the dirty look may just be their set. Mine always look great even when they are hand washed.
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I definitely experienced a few in the package that were tighter and tougher than the others. They were usually more white in appearance And I just discarded them. That was after soaking them all for the equal amount of time.
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I have no idea... im not really planning on washing them. They were a cheap party favor that i figured the kids would use to help cook or do art projects. When they get gross... I'm going to just toss ours.
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Hi Carol,The white looks great, color wise they are fine. The shape of them are a little more square-ish than I'd like though, not the best in that sense. But at first glance I don't think anybody would really notice. I'm going to be putting them on the tables of my reception.Hope that helps.-Christina
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The ones I received were. The Cleanpaste ones are blue and the others are white, if I remember correctly.
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It looks there is some sort of finish around the edges. A question for the manufacturer I guess. Mine are slightly larger than the cookie sheet and curl up a bit on the edges without problem. I do really like them. Clean up is a breeze.
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I found them to be fine after washing. I washed them with a regular load of laundry (front load) with the same methods and detergents regularly used.Nothing feels as good as when you first get them, but I was definitely satisfied with the product following the washing.Good Luck.Leon
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mine (4 pack) came in flat white boxes just with a white/black stickers, they were in the usual silver individual wrapping inside the box though .... I'm nervous now where they came from since they are not lasting more than 2 weeks and there is a mold/mildew smell coming from them. I bought it a few months ago, the first one was fine but the last 2 are doing this smell. I doubt Amazon will even let me return them. Ticks me off.
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We associate white with being clean is the only guess I have. I guess you could then cover them with a large, flesh-colored bandage too. For me, they refused to stick, so I think you'll have to put some tape or another bandage on them as well. Best wishes on your healing.