Eli5 why do people say to wash dishes or your hands in warm water when cold slows down bacteria growth?

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Eli5 why do people say to wash dishes or your hands in warm water when cold slows down bacteria growth?

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Cold slows down bacterial growth while the stuff is cold. Bacterial growth during the short period of washing the dishes or hands doesn’t matter.

However, warm water is better at removing dirt, including bacteria.

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