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Does cold water kill germs and bacteria?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Flush: Water that is used with soap doesn't usually kill bacteria or germs. However, it is used to flush the germs away from the surface being cleaned.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 1/31/2018

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