Does hot water clean more efficiently than cold water?

Yep! The higher temperature means the water particles have more energy, so they dissolve things faster.

In addition to what shadling21 said, the cleaners we use have ingredients that dissolve better in hot water. Grease also dissolves in hot water.

Finally, of course, hot water kills germs, which is a plus.

If you are using biological detergent however 40 degree’s is the maximum temperature you should use otherwise you will denature the enzymes.

As for killing germs, a tumble dryer is more effective (according to my “How to launder your uniform” idiot guide)

yes hot water is more effiecient! its easier with hot water than cold to clean dishes trust me im always washing up!

yeah, the hotter the water the better. You boil things to sterilize them (well most germs die in boiling water some don’t but what can you do germs are tough). The discovery that boiling water could kill germs was discovered in the late 1800s it was the first method of sterilization in hospitals.

@Lightlyseared I don’t know. Every time I put my dishes in the dryer, they break. ; )
Check the details on the Q again!

I find that cold water cleans off blood and poop better than hot water.

@Marina Doh

@Lightlyseared Been there, done that.

yes the dissociation of molecules are greater when at higher temperatures

Thanks for all the great answers. and the dishes break when I put them in the dryer too. =)