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Default OT - low temperature wash

In article ,
Chris Hogg wrote:
2) Detergents in dishwashers wash away the germs along with the food
residues; it's what they do. Just like soap when you wash your hands.
You don't have to wash your hands in bleach or boiling water to remove
germs. Dishwasher detergents are probably sufficiently caustic to kill
the germs anyway, irrespective of temperature.


Well, quite. Some of the most powerful bugs around are in your gut. And
therefore on your hands etc after having a s**t. ;-)

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