this item is also very resistant to dirt and mess, the waxed material means any dirt or residue is very easy to remove with a damp cloth. we made a dry cider and a semi-sweet apple cider. one might ask how do i know whether what i have in mine hand is dangerous or not. inviting the masters to influence is important to all artists. our goal is to give you the opportunity you deserve to move on, stress free. but i’d never thought about that in terms of my work. but i’m still going to read the third book when it comes out. 