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 bacteria growth. But doesn’t stop it completely. And, unless you store them in cold water permanently, they won’t stay cold for long, especially hands I hope. See a doctor if they do, you might have cardiovascular issues.
Warm water softens the fats, letting the soap dissolve and remove them more easily. And the bacteria residing in those fats along with it. Leaving a clean surface.
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