Do’s and don’ts for disinfecting your car

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February 1, 2022 7:36 am

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our lives and lifestyle by incorporating extreme measures of isolation and safety precautions to keep ourselves safe and also to effectively contribute to flattening the curve.

With a large number of people still avoiding the public transport system and preferring to use their own private vehicles during this ever-changing crisis, it is important to keep them infection-free and disinfected regularly.

Let’s, therefore, have a look at some of the Do’s and don’ts while you are disinfecting car:

Do’s:

Do remove the trash and clutter from the car before car disinfection
Do vacuum the interiors before car disinfection
Do get the cleaning items and essentials in one place
Do wear gloves and masks or face shields while disinfecting car
Do use a soft cloth or microfiber cloth
Do use disinfectant solutions that contain at least 70% Isopropyl alcohol
Do use car-safe disinfectants
Do make sure to disinfect the car in a well-ventilated area
Do care for the carpets and upholstery
Do disinfect the air/AC vents
Do clean or replace the cabin air filter
Do disinfect the cabins and dash or glove box
Do disinfect under the seat and below the steering wheel
Do let the interiors be exposed to the sun after car disinfection
Do wash your hands before and after the vehicle disinfection

Don’t:

Don’t add extra water into the disinfectant solution (It will dilute and reduce the product’s efficiency)
Don’t mix disinfectants or chemicals together
Don’t go for long gaps between vehicle disinfection
Do not use disinfectant products or chemicals on the human body, pets, or food
Do not store the disinfectant products or chemicals in places easily accessible by children or pets
Don’t disinfect the car in a non-ventilated space
Don’t use the cloth you have used for exteriors for the interiors
Don’t abandon the concealed areas
Do not use thinners or other harsh and abrasive cleaners (Bleach, hydrogen peroxide, benzene, etc)
Do not use ammonia-based cleaners (On the infotainment screen)
Do not use cleaning products and chemicals that have expired.
Do not touch the center screen while disinfecting car (Use voice commands)

High touch areas

Using your preferred disinfectant and a microfiber cloth, wipe all those high-touch areas or surfaces following the instructions on the product label. High-touch areas include:

Steering wheel
Key and remotes
Door handles (Exterior and interior)
Trunk lid or lift gate grabs
Start button and other buttons
Gauge cluster
Mirrors (Both sides) and rear view
HVAC vents
Gear shift
Signal and wiper levers
Center knobs
Center console
Armrests
Hand bars
Seat belts and buckles
Parking brake handle
Radio and music control system
Instrument panel

As high-touch areas are the most sensitive points for germs to spread, it is really important to disinfect these spots on a regular basis. However, the frequency will obviously depend on how often you use the car.

Essentials

Cleaning your car from the inside, unlike cleaning it from the outside, could be a difficult task, as there are various places or areas that are touch to reach out.

However, with a set of necessary products and tools (such as the following) in hand, cleaning the interior of your car could also be made a smooth experience.

Gloves, masks, face shields, or eye protection
Vacuum cleaner
Towels (Cloth and paper)
Microfiber cloth
Disinfectant
Interior cleaner
Vinyl or leather cleaner and conditioner
Carpet cleaner
Trash bags
Brush, scrubber

Dedicated to keeping our customers and their families safe during this ever-changing health crisis, Pal Auto Garage has different car disinfection services available across all our branches to reduce the risk of getting infected from your car.

To know more about our disinfectant services and packages, get in touch with palautogarage

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