The thermometer is the essential temperature measurement tool in a man's life and in his professions. Indeed, the professional thermometer can have a career in the medical profession, in the hotel and restaurant sector or even in large industries. Over time, the thermometer has slowly taken its place in family living spaces and in domestic medicine cabinets. To help you choose your thermometer, our experts have compiled a list of the most practical thermometers for the home and their use.
The room thermometer for the home 🌡
Installing an indoor thermometer (also called a hygrometer thermometer ) allows you to measure temperature and humidity in all areas of the house. It brings real comfort of life to all members of the family throughout the seasons. Its use has always been quite widespread, but it is more so today since the start of the health crisis, teleworking has become more widespread and we spend more time at home.
Although, like a certain Gallic village, the classic wall-mounted thermometers still resist the invader, room thermometers are generally digital. Their screen allows you to read the outside temperature in comparison with the ambient temperature of the room in which it is located, as well as the humidity level.
The indoor thermometer is particularly used in children's and infants' rooms to monitor the right temperature, as well as in living rooms so that you feel good there, in winter as in summer. If you have a veranda or winter garden set up for reading or having tea, the hygrometer will also give you the humidity level which you can then regulate. Some households even push its use to control the measurements of their vegetable garden or greenhouse. For optimal use, the indoor thermometer should be placed away from direct sunlight and drafts.
The medical thermometer for domestic use 🩺
The most common thermometer and which almost makes us think we are the Dr. House of the house, is the medical thermometer . It is of course used to take your temperature in different ways; rectally, under the armpit, through the ear canal, etc. Some infrared models even stick directly to the forehead or eardrum for greater ease.
Forehead or ear thermometer
The forehead thermometer , which looks like a water gun, generally works without contact, which makes it very easy to take the temperature of a baby, for example. It is positioned in front of the forehead and emits an audible signal after a few seconds before displaying on its screen the body temperature of the person who potentially has a fever. This thermometer for individuals is increasingly used in businesses since it is extremely simple and practical to use.
The digital ear thermometer works in exactly the same way as the forehead thermometer, the difference is that the measurement is taken at the ear and not at the forehead. The latter is widely used in school infirmaries; it is practical, fast and reliable.
Underarm, oral or rectal thermometer
The one you probably know best is the flexible or rigid digital thermometer . We all have this personal thermometer in our drawers to take the children's temperature or our own. Temperature measurement is done orally, axillary or rectally using a small rod and is particularly precise. Once the thermometer has recorded the temperature, it emits an audible signal and displays the temperature on its digital screen. Simple, practical and inexpensive.
The bath thermometer 🛁
You probably have at home a waterproof thermometer in the shape of a hippopotamus , giraffe or other cute animal, with round edges and made of soft rubber. In fact, temperature management for well-being and health begins from early childhood with the bath thermometer! The recommended temperature for bathing a baby is 37° Celsius (98° Fahrenheit), which you can easily monitor with a digital or traditional infrared thermometer, available at all birthing stores.
This small basic object intended for infants can also be used after a long day to relax in a bubble bath. Important information: the ideal temperature for a relaxing bath is between 30°C and 37°C depending on your level of coldness (welcome the placement of the lexical field 😜).
You will always find the same type of special thermometers in homes. Some have the advantage of giving you a feeling of well-being and serenity at home by controlling the indoor temperature and humidity level. Others measure your body temperature and detect fever so you can take action on your health and that of family members.
With all the advice from our experts , you should now be able to choose your thermometer , the one that best suits your needs.
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