alyce's all-purpose copper wool
alyce santoro
About
copper is the second most electrically-conductive metal (silver is the first) on earth. its ionic charge also gives it germicidal properties, which is why it is frequently used in hospitals as work surfaces, and in water filtration systems. a copper doorknob will disinfect itself of most pathogens over an 8-hour period.
copper wool is an underutilized, underappreciated material. when used for cleaning, it renders abrasive toxic chemical powders and liquids unnecessary.
my personally-endorsed copper wool is enhanced with an infusion of thoughtful brainwaves. each bundle is packaged with care, and comes with a cardstock explanatory label containing a quote by thich nhat hanh:
“Each thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness becomes sacred. In this light, no boundary exists between the sacred and the profane…Washing the dishes is at the same time a means and an end – that is, not only do we do the dishes in order to have clean dishes, we also do the dishes just to do the dishes, to live fully in each moment while washing them.”







