April 27, 2020 at 5:04 PM
38 Places To Kill Coronavirus Inside Your Vehicle
Cars can be a prime place for germs to lurk on surfaces.
How many times do you clean the surfaces in yours? I'm guessing not that many! If you are anything like us, you make your journey and hop back out again without a second thought of grabbing any hand wipes never mind strong detergents. But times are a little tougher than they used to be.
With the rise in concern of the COVID-19 virus, we want to make sure that all you drivers out there are safe and equipped with the knowledge of how to battle this beast effectively.
Here is a quick list of all the main places that you should be scrubbing down...
(Internal)
1. Door Frame and Roof
2. Seat Belt Clips
3. Grab-Handle
4. Log Book
5. Window Switches
6. Interior Door Release
7. Door Pocket
8. Interior Lights
9. Rear View Mirror
10. Heating Controls
11. Multi-Media Screen
12. Gear Knob
13. Key
14. Power Button
15. Driver Air Vents
16. Control Stalks
17. Horn Button
18. Steering Wheel
19. Boot Floor Tab
20. Parcel Shelf
21. Rear Control Tab
22. Seat Pocket
23. Head Rests
24. Mats
25. Indicators
(External)
1. Oil Cap + Petrol Diesel Caps
2. Dipstick
3. Fuel Cap
4. Bonnet Lid
5. Washer Cap
6. Exterior Door Handles
7. Wheel Valves
8. Boot Lid
That's great and all but, whats surfaces are most likely to carry the COVID-19 virus for longer?
Science shows that non-porous materials such as plastics and metals can carry the virus from 3 hours to (in some cases) days! So be sure to wipe down regularly and thoroughly.
What is the best household products to be used on this type of virus?
1) Bleach, as we all know, can be extremely effective but we must make sure to use it wisely and in small amounts, as it can be damaging to the skin if not properly soaked up and is used in large quantities.
2) Good old fashioned soap and water. This can be easily mixed into a spray bottle that can then be evenly dispersed onto any surface within your car for convenience and ease.
3) Isopropyl alcohol, this is an extremely strong form of alcohol that can reach strength levels of up to 70%. This is extremely effective in removing the virus but must be used with great caution.
4) Hydrogen Peroxide. It has been used to kill the coronavirus in homes across the united states and could be effective in cleaning your car out of all those viruses.
If you would like more information on the individual household products then (click here).
How often should you be cleaning these surfaces? Medical experts recommend before and after every single use. We know that this can be time-consuming, so we have thought of some quick and easy ways.
All of our used cars at Avon Valley Garage are cleaned thoroughly from top to bottom to ensure the safety of all our customers. If you have any questions or concrns then you can contacrt us at any point and we will be happy to help you in any way we can!