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To: Mariner

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.


607 posted on 03/01/2020 9:12:56 PM PST by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: 21twelve; steve86

I forgot to add you to this post seeing as things are starting to hit close to home now.


608 posted on 03/01/2020 9:15:46 PM PST by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: 21twelve

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


680 posted on 03/02/2020 4:16:45 AM PST by redgolum (If this culture today is civilization, I will be the barbarian.)
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