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If a butter knife was used to put spread on a sandwich and then was placed in the kitchen sink after, would it be ok to rinse it off with water and wipe it down before using it again? the sink is kept relatively clean. will rinsing remove germs?
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Germs: No, most germs like bacteria and virus can survive if you use only water. You need to use soap to make sure it's clean.
Answered 5/11/2020
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