AsNoriuanswered grow question 2 years ago granny, then you do it wrong, test them on calibration solutions, don't throw them out.
Calibrate. Turn off both, same big glass of tap water. both in - reading.
turn off. both to 4.0 calibration solution. reading
turn off. both to 7.0 calibration solution . reading
if any lies to calibration - this one is dead. small drop while delivering, could make your meter bad from the start.