The formal disinfection method of mercury thermometer is to rinse the thermometer with clean water, dry the gauze and shake it below 35℃, put it in the box of 75% alcohol disinfectant, cover all the thermometer with liquid level, and soak it for 30 minutes. After using the thermometer for special infected patients, soak it with 2000mg\/L chlorine-containing disinfectant for 30 minutes before routine treatment.
Replace the disinfectant once a day, remove after soaking, rinse with water, dry and store for later use.
If it is for home use, simple disinfection steps can be taken, after measuring the temperature, the degree is thrown to about 35 ° C, first rinse with water, and then wipe with 75% alcohol cotton ball or soak in alcohol for 5 minutes, and then soak with cold water, put in a cleaning box for next use.