i need a durable straw for someone with mentalh disabilities that has chewed every other straw I bought. Are they strong enough to withstand chewing?
1064661
They are metal, so I would think so, plus it seems like it could hurt your teeth or make them uncomfortable to chew.
1064662
I have not tryed to chew on them they are hard afraid I would break a tooth.
1064663
They have a little bit of weight to them and they are stainless steel so I would have to say that if they're able to chew thru the straw I would think they would have broken teeth. My opinion
1064664
I don't know for sure, but these straws are stainless steel, so I would think that it would hurt someone's teeth to chew on them. I tried biting down on one, and I was unable to make a dent. Hope this info. helps.
1793830
They are very strong, we used it to drink from a Coconut and didn't bend at all. Hope this helps.
76977
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AJG5E1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also ordered the smoothie straws and they are fine...
934408
I do not know for sure. The rubber is quite thick, but also very bendy, much more like rubber than plastic. Regardless, it seems durable and I'm pretty sure that if lemon juice DID affect them over time, it would probably be a LONG time. I suppose make sure to clean them well after each use! They sell some good straw cleaners on amazon as well, which I bought alongside these.
2081789
I would say no...I was worrying about that too when I got them as I am making fruit slushes for our Cancer Support group and freezing them. I was look for a cup that had a little give to it that wasn't brittle and these are just perfect for my needs....
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The straws are heavy plastic. They were a little too big in diameter for my needs. I personally would use these straws as a single use item, and then discard. They might go in dishwasher if you used the top rack. good luck.
594406
Unfortunately I can't say for sure. I purchased them for my mother because she had problems with her neck and couldn't drink from a cup or glass. I can say that she never complained of them hurting her teeth. I can also say you will feel the temperature of the liquid in them if you hold the straw while drinking. Having these allowed her to drink hot liquids because the plastic straws the coating melted off in her coffee.
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The "straw" is made of stainless steel I'm pretty sure (or some other kind of metal) so you should be fine. I love mine and have had it for 5 months now. Hope that helps.
988408
The durability of these should be good, but it depends on how you use and/or handle them. If you are rough with them by pulling them off your head abruptly, the elasticity could make them lose grip over time. If you are gentle with them, they can last a lifetime. I hope this helps.
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They're quite thin. Unless you have the likes of a vitamix, blendtec, or even the Ninja Ultima (mine) most blenders are going to produce too thick of a shake for these straws to work well. My advice? Don't waste your money. Go with a regular plastic wide straw or none at all. These are notorious for cracking up against your teeth when using. Go with another option.
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I don' think so. The straws are wider than plastic straws. You will never go back to plastic!
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They are thick and sturdy. Won't break with normal wear and tear. Still wouldn't let very small children have these as those little teeth can bite through anything, lol.
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Can't answer because I have never used stainless steel straws; however, I have had these for quite sometime and they are still like new. I expect they will last a very long time. As long as stainless steel? Not sure but I would say it will be many years before they are no longer useful.
112176
Sure, they are very durable. It went thru two yorkies and two strong chewing doxies :)
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I bought these straws 2 years ago. I use one daily and they get run through the dishwasher every time (taken apart and put on the posts on top rack). And they are still like brand new! I love these straws. I only wish there were more color choices, lol.
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It was too long ago for me to remember, either. I use them daily; they are great! I has ms and can use all the help I can get. I cannot pick up a cup, but I reach over and drink from these straws just fine. Sorry I can't help you with your original question.
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Similar to the straws from a fast food resturant,maybe a little stronger, you can reuse after a good wash, if they make it through. Some do,some don't.