After using the thermometer, it should be disinfected. For mercury thermometers, you can first rinse them with water, then soak them in 75% medical alcohol for 3-5 minutes, let them dry, and put them in a cleaning box for later use. For electronic thermometers, alcohol cotton balls can be used to wipe and disinfect.

Home thermometer armpit measurement method: Take a suitable position, lie flat or sit. Unbutton the clothes, dry the sweat in the armpits, and place the mercury end of the thermometer deep in the armpits to tightly adhere to the skin. Bend your arm over your chest, take it out 10 minutes later, wipe it clean with a 75% alcohol cotton ball, and read the value. During the measurement period, it is important to note that if there is sweat under the armpit, it must be wiped dry before measuring; If the armpit is loosened before the measurement time is up, it needs to be re measured and the time needs to be recalculated.