It is known that cold water works best for the whitening power of bleach. But what about bleach's disinfecting powers? Should you use hot water or cold water?
Since cold water works best to whiten and brighten, I am confused as how to best make bleach disinfect things.
Anyone know?
I have asked this question before but I remain uncertain of what the answer is, so I thought I would ask it again.
Thanks.
2007-03-16 07:36:32 · 5 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Environment
Since bleach is a disinfectant in and of itself, I don't think it matters whether you use hot or cold water. However, really hot water also kills germs, so with the combination of both, it would probably be better.
2007-03-16 07:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For disinfecting purposes, use hot water. But the bleach will disinfect quite well on it's own, so I wouldn't worry about it...
2007-03-16 08:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by S1LK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i assume it would count on how thick the fabric you're disinfecting replaced into? i could surmise that warm water technically would evaporate the chlorine out swifter than chilly water could. yet once you weren't cleansing up that lots, it probably would not count. in case you sense it would desire to soak, i could stick to chilly water.
2016-12-19 06:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For bleach to sanitize effectively it needs to be used with water that is 75 degrees or warmer.
2007-03-16 09:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by Pandora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is best for one thing in cold water I would guess it would be best in cold water in all thing's, but it is hard to clean when your hand's are cold.
2007-03-16 07:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by sandyjean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋