Nickel is a common metal that is used in a wide variety of products. Got a nickel allergy? This massive list of household and everyday items with nickel includes over 100 items to help you navigate day to day.
Massive list of household items made out of nickel
Having nickel sensitivity means you are likely to develop an allergic reaction, which can lead to allergic contact dermatitis. Did you know that several everyday household items contain nickel? We have conducted extensive research and created a massive list of items that contain nickel
This way, you can make some changes to the items you use around your home or take preventive measures to reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
Depending on how active a person is in the home, they may be more or less exposed to nickel.
Remember, whenever in doubt, you can always test for the presence of nickel on any surface using a nickel allergy test kit.
List of household items containing nickel
We arrange items according to the room they are typically found in; however, placement can be random depending on everyone’s taste.
Nickel Allergens at Home – In the Kitchen
One study suggests that items in your kitchen are to blame for high nickel levels. This is because a large number of items in the kitchen are made from 304 and 316 stainless steel (18/8 and 18/10) materials that contain at least 8% nickel, brass alloys, chromium (chrome-plated finish) or have “brushed nickel” surface treatment. For someone with a nickel allergy, this is too much!
Please note that this list only includes inedible items that contain nickel. We have compiled an extensive list of foods high in nickel. It’s also worth trying our nickel checker to see how many grams of nickel a food contains before buying or eating it.
How to avoid exposure to nickel around household items
Nickel allergy does not cause any life-threatening symptoms, but if you find it challenging to go about your daily life, there are always ways to reduce your nickel exposure.
- Wear gloves when handling stainless steel and metal objects around the house. You can easily find many food-grade gloves in most supermarkets and online stores, but you must ensure they are metal-free.
- Use clear nail polish to paint some jewelry sets instead of buying new ones. This will provide a temporary fix for a few scuffs. Alternatively, coat it with precious metals.
- Only wear jewelry sets made from precious metals such as sterling silver, platinum, titanium, 18k or 24k gold, plastic, ceramic, or wood tested and confirmed to be hypoallergenic.
- Wear a rubber watch or a watch with no visible metal parts.
- Use surgical metal for the piercing, but if the individual is allergic to nickel, use a precious metal instead, as surgical metal still contains small amounts of nickel.
- Wear clothing with painted metal parts, or choose clothing made from all plastic parts.
- Replace 304 and 316 stainless steel cookware with nickel-free cookware alternatives such as ceramic-coated cookware, 430 stainless steel (21/0 – <1% nickel content)
- For utensils and silverware, buy those with rubber or wooden handles, or use wooden chopsticks.
- Use plastic or painted metal tools.
- Avoid most alloy metals.
People with nickel allergy can develop a reaction to nickel items within minutes, especially if they are sweating. In contrast, people with nickel sensitivity reported fewer attacks in cold weather.
List of over 120 household items that may contain nickel at home
1. Coffee machine
2. Pantry supplies
3. Stainless steel cookware
4. Stainless steel tableware
5. Tinware
6. Stainless steel sink
7. Stainless steel wash basin
8. Faucet
9. Cooking utensils
10. Oven
11. Toaster
12. Kettle
13. Baking pan
14. Stainless steel grill
15. Stainless steel handles for electrical appliances (microwave oven, refrigerator)
16. Glass/stainless steel coffee table
17. Some furniture with metal parts
18. Floor lamp
19. Belt
20. Bra hook
21. Bra underwire
22. Sunglasses handle
23. Ink pen
24. Scissors
25. Paper clip
26. Needles (including knitting needles and acupuncture needles)
27. Hairpin
28. Lighter
29. Fastener
30. Chrome cufflinks
31. Some zippers
32. Metal buttons on clothing, such as jeans and jackets
33. Key
34. Coin
35. Cell phone
36. Umbrella
37. Watch
38. Metal parts found on headphones
39. Jewelry containing less than 14K gold
40. Perforation
41. Most other metal jewelry
42. Cosmetics (many contain nickel sulfate hexahydrate)
43. Hair decoration and ornaments
44. Stainless steel and “chrome” shower heads
45. Stainless steel towel rack
46. Shaver
47. Razor blades and shaving sticks
48. Eyelash curler
49. Nail clippers and files
50. Tweezers
51. Stainless steel toilet flush handle/button
52. Stainless steel toilet paper holder
53. Orthodontic (dental implant) equipment
54. Orthopedic (implant) equipment
55. All hand tools (except rubber handles)
56. Vehicle stainless steel parts
57. Pruning shears
58. Most gardening tools
59. Stainless steel hose nozzle
60. Guitar string
61. Cello strings
62. Flute
63. Small
64. Piccolo
65. Metal parts found on drum set
66. Coins and currency
67. Eyeglasses and sunglasses
68. Belt buckles
69. Belt loops
70. Zippers
71. Snaps
72. Buttons
73. Rivets
74. Keys
75. Locks
76. Hinges
77. Handles
78. Knobs
79. Screws
80. Nails
81. Wires
82. Pipes
83. Faucets
84. Showerheads
85. Appliances
86. Electronics
87. Tools
88. Toys
89. Medical devices
90. Sports equipment
91. Clothing
92. Footwear
93. Accessories
94. Furniture
95. Home Decor
96. Building materials
97. Packaging
98. Food processing equipment
99. Toys
100. Pet supplies
101. Door handles
102. Window latches
103. Locks and keys
104. Electrical outlets and switches
105. Remote controls
106. Video game controllers
107. Picture frames
108. Curtains
109. Blinds
110. Light bulbs
111. Ceiling fans
112. Heaters
113. Air conditioners
114. Humidifiers
115. Dehumidifiers
116. Televisions
117. Computers
118. Printers
119. Scanners
120. Fax machines
121. Copiers
122. Speakers
123. Microwaves
124. Refrigerators
125. Stoves
126. Ovens
127. Dishwashers
128. Washing machines
129. Dryers
130. Freezers
131. Water coolers
132. Coffee makers
133. Tea kettles
134. Toasters
135. Blenders
136. Food processors
137. Can openers
138. Bottle openers
139. Corkscrews
140. Knives
141. Forks
142. Spoons
143. Spatulas
144. Tongs
