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Can i clean thermometer with dettol?
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Yes: warm water and soap is even better
Answered 2/24/2018
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Try to avoid: Dettol liquid(the yellow stuff) is used to clean wounds by some, but has been shown to be toxic to humans in large doses(though most things are toxic in high doses even water!) If you decide go this route over alcohol, be sparing about your use of it and wife the thermometer clean after allowing it to sit for 5 mins or so. Best of luck.
Answered 3/20/2020
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