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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We were taught to wash with hot, rinse with cold. Stays out of the “danger zone” that way. Bacteria is everywhere and lukewarm is it’s favorite temp.

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