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The Minnesota Department of Health says that to sanitize items by immersing them in hot water, the water temperature should be 171F. The boiling point of water is 212F.

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If hot water is allowed as a sanitizer it must be a minimum of 171 degrees.

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If hot water is allowed as sanitizer it must be?

If hot water is allowed as a sanitizer it must be a minimum of 171 degrees.


If hot water is allowed as a sanitizer it must be what degrees?

For water to be used it must be boiled to 100 degrees Celsius and boiled for more than a minute.


My boss told me that not to make my bleach with hot water as it will neutralize the bleach and won't be viable for a sanitizer Is this true?

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Why does hot tub water itch?

Hot water increases the release of histamines, and makes you itchy...or itchier. If you are itchy after you get out of the hot tub, the water chemistry may not be in order. Proper sanitizer levels and pH levels between 7.2-7.6 are required.


How hot is hot water is a washing machine?

What ever your hot water tank is set at -- must likely not more than 120 degrees I set hot water tanks at about 110 degrees


Can plastic bags be melted in hot water?

Well, yes, but the water must be very hot. Not just like the water temperature that we shower in.


How hot must water get to boil?

No, it does not matter whether or not the water is hot. You can put hot water in a pot but it won't boil any faster.


How does hot water freezes?

It must be cooled to 0 oC.


How hot must it be for water to boil in Fahrenheit?

212 F


How hot must water get to boil on Fahrenheit?

212 F


How do you sterlize jewelry?

You can use common hand sanitizer, or even dip it in boiling water for 10 seconds. The water is not nearly the temperature needed to even get close to melting it whatsoever, but it is too hot for most living organisms.


Why does it take about 1 minute before water hot finally becomes hot in any bathroom or shower in the house?

Because the water in the pipes is at room temperature. You must push all that cool water out with the hot water before the hot water reaches your faucet.