The invention relates to a meter reading frame and an application method. The meter reading frame comprises a fixing base and a supporting rod. The fixing base comprises a base, a top plate and side walls. An air outlet cavity is formed in the base. Clamping blocks are arranged on the front sides of the side walls, manually-twisted nuts are arranged on the side walls, and mounting cavities with a rack are formed in the side walls. Lead screws are arranged between the base and the top plate, the lower ends of the lead screws are connected with lead screw motors, and sliding blocks are arranged on the lead screws. A rotating shaft is connected between the sliding blocks in a rotating mode, a dust removal roller is arranged on the rotating shaft, and a gear which is meshed with the rack is arranged on the rotating shaft. A heating wire is arranged in the supporting rod, and a fan bin with a fan and a handle with control buttons and a battery are arranged on the supporting rod. A solenoid coil is arranged on the top plate. The meter reading frame further comprises a locating frame and a locating base, wherein the locating frame and the locating base are installed on an electricity meter box. Stop blocks and an iron block are arranged on the locating frame, clamping grooves are formed in the locating frame, and a locating groove is formed in the locating base. According to the meter reading frame and the application method, the fixing base and a watch window can be conveniently and rapidly connected in an abutting mode, the dust on the watch window is cleaned away, arms can be relaxed in the meter reading process, and the working efficiency is effectively improved.