When assisting a resident with denture care, which solution should be used for soaking dentures?

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Commercial denture cleaner or mild soap and lukewarm water, never hot water. Dentures should be soaked in commercial denture cleaner or mild soap with lukewarm water. Hot water can warp denture material. Bleach (C) is too harsh and can damage dentures. Salt water (D) does not adequately clean or disinfect dentures. Lukewarm water is the correct temperature.