How to clean and disinfect your thermometer — and how often you should do it

It's important to disinfect a thermometer before and after every use to reduce the risk of spreading illness. Here's how to ...
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John Wheeler: The mercury in a thermometer is usually alcohol

FARGO — The principal of a liquid-in-glass thermometer is that the liquid inside a very narrow tube will contract and expand with temperature variation. The top of the liquid represents the ...
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John Wheeler: The mercury in a thermometer is more often alcohol

FARGO — The principal of a liquid-in-glass thermometer is that the liquid inside a very narrow tube will contract and expand with temperature variation. The top of the liquid represents the ...

Grill Safer By Properly Cleaning Your Meat Thermometer In Between Uses

If you're using a meat thermometer to ensure your food is done, you're only halfway to avoiding safety issues. You also need ...