Could baking gear hurt it?

[Grant]

I have heard that baking gear can do more harm to the gear then it can to the bacteria, is this true?

 

[Skye]

There should be no bacterica in it (almost) to start with. but moderate heat should not hurt most things, like 200 degrees f. if you go about 350 you have prblem with the oil

 

[CarryOnTheChaos]

i always bake everything i get for atleast 15 minutes on 200 just to make sure and i have never had any problem with any of my gear, best of luck!

regards,
Carry On The Chaos