Are there any benefits of washing your hands in cold water?

Good news for anyone planning on getting their hands dirty this summer: Washing them with cold or lukewarm water will work just as well as hot water ... read more

Water is water though. It washes things off your hands and that's better than not washing your hands by a long shot. Many germs lack the ability to "cling" and vigorous washing will do the trick even if the water isnt potable Itself. read more

Because hands could become recontaminated if placed in a basin of standing water that has been contaminated through previous use, clean running water should be used 1. read more

In its medical literature, the Food and Drug Administration states that hot water comfortable enough for washing hands is not hot enough to kill bacteria, but is more effective than cold water because it removes oils from the hand that can harbor bacteria. read more