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.
How Long to Steam Vegetables. Asparagus: On the stovetop, asparagus are steamed approximately four minutes for thin spears. Add an extra minute or two for thicker spears. For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes.or microwave steaming, cook cauliflower for three to four minutes. Green Beans: Steam green beans on the stovetop for about five minutes. In the microwave, steam green beans for three to four minutes. Peas: Peas steamed on the stovetop take about three minutes. In the microwave, steam peas for one to two minutes.