Health experts recommend paying attention to cleanliness when preparing food in the kitchen. However, we may sometimes overlook small details that could affect our safety, such as the temperature of the water we use to wash dishes. According to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is best to wash dishes with hot water and liquid soap. Experts recommend hot water because it is more effective at removing bacteria and tiny particles that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Moreover, using hot water helps to clean dishes in a shorter time, meaning you can leave the kitchen quicker compared to washing with cold water. If cold water is used for washing dishes and its temperature is below 32 degrees Celsius, the dishes will feel greasy when they dry. To accomplish this task more effectively in the kitchen, the website "The Spruce" advises soaking the dishes in the sink for a while until they are submerged in hot water.
When the water temperature decreases, the dishes will have mostly freed themselves of residues, and at that point, they can be washed by hand while wearing gloves to avoid any cuts or injuries. Experts also advise avoiding exposing hands to very hot water, as this can lead to serious burns.
