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Cold Water Just As Effective As Warm Water For Hand Washing

Medical News Today reports that cold water is just as effective as warm water for killing bacteria. This advice flies in the face of conventional wisdom and existing FDA safety regulations. What is not open for debate is the fact that most people do not know how to properly wash their hands. Hand washing is an incredibly simple way to reduce your exposure to potentially disease-causing germs and reduce your chances of getting sick. It is crucial that your hands are cleaned before eating or...