What temperature kills germs? How to use heat properly to get rid of bacteria and viruses

Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's what you need to know.

Does dish soap kill germs? Here's the best way to clean your dishes

Washing with dish soap and running the dishwasher with dish detergent are both great ways to get rid of bacteria and viruses.
U.S. News & World Report

HEPA Air Purifiers Don't Get Rid Of Airborne Viruses In Classrooms, Study Says

HEPA Air Purifiers Don't Get Rid Of Airborne Viruses In Classrooms, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — School is back in session and with it, ...
Reuters

Why you can’t just wipe out mosquitoes to get rid of the Zika virus

On Saturday Colombia’s national health institute confirmed, opens new tab that more than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the Zika virus, which has been linked to a devastating birth ...
CNET

Can Macs Get Viruses in 2025? Do You Need Antivirus for Your Mac?

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