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Moist heat kills the organisms by coagulating and denaturing their enzymes and structural protein. Sterilization by moist heat of the most resistant spores generally requires 121 Â°C for 15-30 minutes. Moist heat is used for the sterilization of culture media, and all other materials through which steam can penetrate. Moist heat is more effective than dry heat.
Electric pads usually operate from household current and must have protection against overheating. A moist heating pad is used dry on the user's skin. These pads register temperatures from 76 to 82 Â°C (169 to 180 Â°F) and are intended for deep tissue treatment and can be dangerous if left on unattended. Moist heating pads are used mainly by physical therapists but can be found for home use.