The water doesn't even need to be that hot. Hot water that registers at 130 degrees will kill bacteria that can help with the spread of germs. However, this kind of temperature for hot water is generally run through the dishwasher.While you can manually wash dishes at this water temperature, you do so at your own risk.This is because this kind of hot water can actually scald the skin. So really, there isn't a need to set the water temperature in your home to the point where it might scald someone.Just remember that any water temperatures over 120 degrees can hurt someone.hile you can manually wash dishes at this water temperature, you do so at your own risk. This is because this kind of hot water can actually scald the skin. So really, there isn't a need to set the water temperature in your home to the point where it might scald someone.
Directions. 1  Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam, covered, until easily pierced with a sharp knife, 2 to 6 minutes. 2  Toss with butter, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil. Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.