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Does soaking your silverware in a glass of hot water really work?

Does soaking your silverware in a glass of hot water really work?

Update: 2025-10-07
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Does soaking silverware in a glass of hot water actually sanitize it? In this episode, two veteran restaurant servers (30+ years in the industry) debunk the “hot water myth” and explain what really sanitizes silverware, why plastic utensils aren’t a safer alternative, and how to dine smarter without introducing new risks like microplastics.

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Does soaking your silverware in a glass of hot water really work?

Does soaking your silverware in a glass of hot water really work?