Patient's question:
Hello, could you please ask if the clothes hanging in the bedroom where the thermometer fell can still be worn? The mercury from the thermometer that fell on the floor in the bedroom with the clothes hanging can still be worn?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on the situation you described, it should be fine. Breaking a thermometer. Generally, the risk of poisoning is relatively small. Moreover, the mercury has fallen to the ground. The amount of mercury in a thermometer is very small. It is not enough to cause poisoning. If you are still concerned, remove the mercury ball, ventilate the room, and then wash the clothes again. They should be wearable. Be careful when using thermometers in the future. Hope this helps!