I’ve read for the flu virus it is 170 degrees minimum, some viruses need a higher temperature. But not sure for how long, an hour seems too long. Found the following:
“While the exact value of the economic impact of the hepatitis A virus in. Kentucky is ... Heating to 180 degrees for one minute will kill any potential virus on contaminated food.”
I also looked up the burning temperature of paper - 400 degrees F. So putting your cash in the oven at 200 degrees for five minutes I would think would do the trick.
Your 1/4 cup bleach to a gallon of water is good. Not sure what it would do to money though!
Weeks ago I looked up the temperature of a clothes dryer. I think it was around 140 degrees - but I recall it was much less than 170.
I forgot to add you to this post seeing as things are starting to hit close to home now.
Time, temp, an ph. I do not know the specifics on COVID, but longer time at lower temp will kill viruses and bacteria just fine. That is why sous vide cooking works