Ok i have a thermometer right.... you know the kids ones... and well what is the best way to clean it after its been used?
And before anyone says "read the box" well.... i dont have it... thats why i'm asking ;)
thanks
2007-01-25 03:30:22 · 14 answers · asked by cleo 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i use alcohol on it swab......thats what my dr uses
2007-01-25 03:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Hi my name is... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to a rectal thermometer clean it with a damp cloth with a little soap on it, then go over the part that is inserted into the rectum with alcohol either on a cotton ball {cloth}or with an alcohol pad
2007-01-25 03:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kind of thermometer you have. if it's one of those ear ones, it should have come with disposable plastic tips that go over it and you wouldn't need to clean it. but i have a regular old fashioned one and i use the clorox all surface spray (the kind that you can use around food and stuff) and spray a little on a paper towel and just wipe it off and let it dry completely before using it again.
2007-01-25 03:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by chingona1027 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use alcohol pads, and clean it after each use. I do use soap and water, but I do that after the illness has passed, and I am not using it very often. The alcohol pads will clean it and kill the bacteria that is on it. The soap and water will do an overall cleaning after I am done using it so often. It is up to you, though. Both work.
2007-01-25 03:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just use some dial soap and warm water on the end of it. Thats how i clean ours, we have 4 boys and have had the same one for many years lol so i guess its been clean enough to not cause anyone to be sick from it haha. But yea dial soap is antibacterial and they recommend using it for alot of things.
2007-01-25 03:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With any thermometer, especially a rectal one, wipe it off with toilet paper or tissue. Wash it in warm soapy water. Dry it then wipe it off with alcohol.
2007-01-25 03:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by GERALD S. MCSEE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular old household rubbing alcohol is fine, or a bleach solution of 1 part bleach, 10 parts water.
2007-01-25 03:39:47 · answer #7 · answered by Queen-o-the-Damned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. Then, rinse it off with warm water. Let air dry or shake it a little. Then put away.
2007-01-25 03:36:55 · answer #8 · answered by ,,!,,baddest~lil~b!tch,,!,, 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cotton ball and alcohol wipe it down and let it air dry. Easy and effective that what they use at the Dr. office or in hospitals alcohol wipes.
2007-01-25 03:47:25 · answer #9 · answered by Ann D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash with warm water/soap. Dry with lint-free cloth.
2007-01-25 03:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what type of thermometer it is . rubbing it with cottonballs dipped in rubbing alcohol is how I do it.
2007-01-25 03:35:18 · answer #11 · answered by Angela C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋