How To Clean A Meat Thermometer

A meat thermometer has the potential to cause very severe food poisoning if it is not cleaned properly. A simple step that is done properly can become a regular run in the mill activity that can be completed in a jiffy. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry.

While you may think it is difficult to do learning how to clean a meat thermometer will take you a few minutes if not seconds.

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One of the easiest ways to clean the thermometer is by investing in alcohol wipes for food thermometers that you can use to wipe down the thermometer before and after use before you store it. The advantage of using the wipes is you do not have to boil water and dip the thermometer. You could also end up forgetting to do this step when cleaning up after cooking is done.

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That said, actually using hot water and soap to clean and sanitize a food thermometer is the safest option to avoid food poisoning especially when grilling on the go with a tabletop grill. So make sure you carry out this step even if you have the alcohol wipes. They serve as a band-aid and not magical glue. Especially if you have a probe thermometer.

Another preferred method of cleaning a probe thermometer is using a highly acidic solution such as a diluted vinegar spray to kill bacteria and sterilize the thermometer. Also, ensure to wipe down other parts of the thermometer such as the LCD display screen or the recalibration hinge that cannot be submerged in hot water and dish soap.  As they can be harboring ground for deadly germs.

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Essentially, you should treat the thermometer the way a surgeon treats their tools of the trade. Clean them up before and after use using food-grade anti-microbial cleaning agents.