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BigmanPigman

(53,080 posts) Wed Feb 26, 2020, 09:41 PM Feb 2020

Hot water from faucets doesn't kill germs and anti-bacterial [View all]

soap doesn't help much more. Wash your hands often and don't touch your face.

https://www.tested.com/science/life/459452-doing-it-wrong-hot-water-and-antibacterial-soap-dont-help-kill-germs/

"First, that business about hot water. It's true that hot water will kill off bacteria, but only at temperatures that would seriously damage your skin."

"Plain old soap may be just as effective, and ultimately better for you, than the antibacterial variety. And hand sanitizers that use alcohol also avoid the potential pitfalls of antibacterial agents while still being effective."

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Hot water from faucets doesn't kill germs and anti-bacterial [View all] BigmanPigman Feb 2020 OP

Thank you. Cold water will do the trick in the laundry Warpy Feb 2020 #1

When I taught 1st Graders that is what I preached. BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #2

If you're still teaching, do this experiment, no matter what grade Warpy Feb 2020 #4

I got sick all the time when I worked in retail BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #6

Hot water makes for better cleaning because it remove the oils better. Wash your dishes in cold braddy Feb 2020 #3

That applies to meat grease on dishes, not to hands, clothing Warpy Feb 2020 #5

Being a plumber for many years I found warm water better for cleaning my hands, cold water didn't braddy Feb 2020 #7

You were likely called a lot for congealed meat grease clogging drains. Warpy Feb 2020 #9

I was a plumber not a drain man so drains were not my primary source of calls, but yes, warm water braddy Feb 2020 #10

Yeah, it works, but I'd hardly call it ideal Warpy Feb 2020 #11

Good info. Duppers Feb 2020 #8