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Is it safe to use diluted bleach to disinfect dishes? i worry that i may pass my cold to someone else if i didn't, thanks?

Q: is it safe to use diluted bleach to disinfect dishes? i worry that i may pass my cold to someone else if i didn't, thanks?

: You may use diluted bleach, it is not needed. Washing the dishes with soap and water is sufficient to cleanse the dishes and prevent transmission of cold. Wish you good health!

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You may use diluted bleach, it is not needed. Washing the dishes with soap and water is sufficient to cleanse the dishes and prevent transmission of cold. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/3/2021

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A member asked:

Is it safe to use diluted bleach to disinfect dishes? i worry that i may pass my cold to someone else if i didn't, thanks?

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