How to assess wash-water temperature for thermal containers

Do not set a universal temperature target; retain the approved hygiene method and track actual temperature, rewashes and results.

1 August 2026Updated 24 September 2026

Short answer

Do not raise or lower temperature arbitrarily. Follow the approved hygiene procedure and validated wash method; track measured values and results by soil class, rewash and accepted container.

Hotter water does not improve every soil outcome.

Shift data

Soil class
Measured water temperature
Programme
Rewash

Stay within the method

Follow the approved hygiene procedure and validated method. Record measured temperature, programme and verification result by soil class; distinguish measurement from setpoint.