Is wiping with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol enough to sterilize a thermometer used for sick child?

[HappyGrace]

Thanks!

[GreenKitty]

I only use soap and water. So, yeah I think it would.

[regentrude]

Should be fine. I've only ever used soap and water.

[Loowit]

That is what I use and it seems to work.

[NotSoObvious]

Yes, plus I heard on NPR that germs on solid surfaces only last for five days. So, it's not like they would still be there the next time someone got sick.

[HappyGrace]

I previously used soap and water and now I'm thinking of switching to the alcohol because the water keeps screwing up my digital thermometers! (plus the alcohol is quicker)

 

as for the germs lasting five days-sometimes when both kids are sick, I go from one to the other taking temps! (and sometimes with different viruses I don't want to spread!!)

[J-rap]

I believe so.  That's what I've always used.

[sbgrace]

I previously used soap and water and now I'm thinking of switching to the alcohol because the water keeps screwing up my digital thermometers! (plus the alcohol is quicker)

 

as for the germs lasting five days-sometimes when both kids are sick, I go from one to the other taking temps! (and sometimes with different viruses I don't want to spread!!)

 

This is why I love the temporal thermometer my MIL bought us!

 

The alcohol will kill/inactivate 99% of most things/stuff an oral therm. would pick up. I think swipe and then rinse to get the alcohol residue off would do well.

[HappyGrace]

thanks-i'll do the alcohol and rinse!