Temp probe cleaning?

[Chasdev]

Anybody think cleaning temp probe's worthwhile, AND if so, what works?
I started out cleaning them but for the last half dozen cooks I've let them ride, and FWIW, when I was cleaning them, the only thing I found to work at all was/were MonkeyWipes..
I tried several soaps/detergents plus acetone and denatured alcohol with no luck.

[GRailsback]

Try using charcoal lighter fluid. Pour some on a rag and wipe the probe clean.

[Okie Sawbones]

Goo Gone works well.

[Finatic]

I always wipe them off with Clorox wipes right after I pull them out of the food. Then rinse the probe (not the wires) under hot water. Never had any issues getting them clean.

[Papa Tom]

Try ammonia I know it stinks but cleanliness is next to something......

[Finatic]

If you have baked on food on your probes mix up a vinegar/baking soda solution (2 parts vinegar- 1 part BS). Let the probe soak in the solution for 5-10 minutes. Then wipe clean and rinse.

[woodenvisions]

I just run them across my armpit once or twice.. Works every time

Now who wants to come over for dinner ?!?! Lol

Seriously tho, I use alcohol wipes then hot soapy water on a napkin.
Store it away and rinse before using again. Just at all costs, keep all liquids away from the plastic/wire area or you will think ur drunk while reading the temps...

[Chasdev]

Sorry, I should have stated that the probes are cooking chamber probes so they are covered with thick smoke residue..

[woodenvisions]

Sorry, I should have stated that the probes are cooking chamber probes so they are covered with thick smoke residue..

( Dawn ) dish detergent works great on that type of soot

[Finatic]

Sorry, I should have stated that the probes are cooking chamber probes so they are covered with thick smoke residue..

Vinegar/Baking Soda solution. Blue Dawn also works with a Scotch-Brite scrub pad.

[Txdragon]

I blast them with oven cleaner then just dish soap n water.

[dadymat]

dish soap and a scotch brite pad