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If you clean a very dirty cloth with hot water and soap would your hands be clean when you're done or do you need to wash them?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Great idea: That's called doing a little laundry and bathing at the same time. It works fine when the soap is mild. There's no need to wash up after washing up. Cleaning the tub and shower, while standing in the tub, and then taking a shower... does a similar thing. It's efficient because a person finishes two tasks at the same time.

Answered 10/12/2016

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A member asked:

If you clean a very dirty cloth with hot water and soap would your hands be clean when you're done or do you need to wash them?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

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