Eli5 why do people say to wash dishes or your hands in warm water when cold slows down bacteria growth?
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Well, that’s kinda redundant since your goal is to *remove* the bacteria, not slow it down. Plus unless you’re keeping your hands in freezing water, probably not gonna matter for long.
That said, the reason for dishes is that heat tends to loosen any muck or grime. Makes it easier to scrub off.
That said, for your hands it isn’t relevant. Unless you’re washing with boiling/or freezing water, the temperature isn’t likely effecting much.
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