Is it dirty to clean a dirty cereal bowl with water but no washing detergant?

I ask as someone i live in the same house as does this and says it is fine but ive also known people to use washing up, what do you guys know?Is it dirty to clean a dirty cereal bowl with water but no washing detergant?
if they use hot water it should be fine,even cold water unless they are licking the bowl clean aswell then cold water won't get rid of any germs they are carrying,in the world today people are being to fussy about everything being clean,it gets worse everyday and if it keeps up no-one will have an immune system left to fight off the smallest forms of bacteria.Is it dirty to clean a dirty cereal bowl with water but no washing detergant?
Keep in mind that a person keeps dipping their spoon in milk after it's been in their mouth. Regardless of the kind of milk he used, there is still bacteria from his mouth. I still think soap is the best. It just sounds gross to just rinse it. Report Abuse

washing up liquid is needed
yes it's a dirty and lazy thing to do.
Water with detergent just gets faster results, the detergent (excluding anti bacterial detergent) does not kill germs just breaks the surface tension of the water and breaks up grease. So I guess a quick rinse immediately after eating cerial would be ok, but if its all dried in gunk youll have to soak it for a long time.


Most people just buy detergent and dont worry.
that's nasty man!
I say if it's his own bowl, and you don't use it, why let it worry you. As long as he keeps it separate, I don't see a problem. If it bothers you so much, just wash it when you do your own.If this is your only problem you have, you are truly lucky.
It depends how hungry you are!!!!
My humble opinion:


If the cereal has just been eaten, or say within a couple of hours, hot water should be okay. I would not be afraid to wash it with hot water and eat out of it personally.


If the milk dries on the bowl...and isnt washed well, then maybe there may be some germs or something.





By the way, you have been doing it and you haven'tt had anything happen yet so???? Its ok.





In general though I think dish soap is a good idea.
its dirty
The detergnet will get rid of grease and fat.





Since milk contains fat, water alone will not be enough
Yes
When I did the basic Health and Hygiene course a few years back, I found out that you can not stand water hot enough to kill all microbes which is why washing up liquid should be used as well.





That having been said, I think we ingest so many germs and microbes in other ways that a rinsed out bowl is not a crime!
No it's not. We're really poor and we just lick all our dishes clean.
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Yes, that is dirty because water doesn't kill the germs.
That's disgusting! Why would you just rinse it off? Water wont kill the germs....only soap will!
i'm with jude. 2 hours is fine; more if your flat is cold. If it's from the day before then tell your flatmate to clean up or sling his/her hook.
Yes.that is just plain lazy.
As long as the water is hot and you brush off all the contamination the combination of the water and the chlorine that it contains, from the water works, will keep it germ free.


Also let the plates etc air dry and do not dry with a cloth as these drying up or tea cloths as they are called, produce and leave more germs and bacteria than any tiny amount left after washing.


Detergent traces left on the plates get into your body when next used and you do not know what harm this chemical can do to you.


Also think that if you cut a finger you are advised to rinse it under a running tap for a few minutes to clean and wash away dirt and germs. Water is best.
Personally I wouldn't like it....whether or not it gets clean is irrelevant... people should respect the feelings of others in the house.





keep to your own bowls it's the only solution