The Modern Waiter Podcast · Episode 35 · October 7, 2025 · 10 min

Does soaking your silverware in a glass of hot water really work?

Does soaking silverware in a glass of hot water actually sanitize it? In this episode, two veteran restaurant servers (30+ years in the industry) debunk the “hot water myth” and explain what really sanitizes silverware, why plastic utensils aren’t a safer alternative, and how to dine smarter without introducing new risks like microplastics.Connect with us:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/Tiktokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterMore Info https://www.themodernwaiter.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.