Tips On Cleaning A Thermometer

After your thermometer is thoroughly cleaned with the cotton swab, cotton ball, and rubbing alcohol, you need to let it dry thoroughly. Simply allow the thermometer to air dry, and place it either on a dish drying mat or paper towel to do so. A dish drying mat is a great option for drying your thermometer, but make sure that you wash this mat after you’re done with it. According to AllRecipes, because of the moisture it comes into contact with regularly, it harbors the risk of developing mold and mildew or hanging onto harmful bacteria. That’s what makes cleaning it so important! At a minimum, aim to clean your dish drying mat once a week. However, if your mat looks dirty or gives off a foul odor, it needs to be washed more regularly. 

If your mat is of the rubber or silicone variety, you should throw them in the washing machine for a cleaning cycle, then let them air dry. Alternatively, you can wipe down the mat with warm, soapy water. After that, rinse the mat and then wipe it down with rubbing alcohol or a sanitizing spray, like Lysol.

If the mat is made of microfiber or cloth, it’s best washed in the washing machine, and it can even be tumble-dried! Of course, be sure to read the tag’s washing instructions. Note, however, that most cloth mats are not equipped to stand up to a hefty hand washing as silicone and rubber mats are.