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Top Tips To Sanitise Your Car

While the pandemic may have eased, it is yet to completely go away. Therefore, we tell you all about sanitising your car and we recommend you do it time to time.
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By Carandbike Team

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Published on August 2, 2022

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Highlights

  • Even though the pandemic has receded, we should sanitise our cars regularly
  • Materials used in a car can be a hotbed for micro-organisms
  • Regular sanitisation goes a long way in keeping the occupants safe

The pandemic hasn't been kind to the world. And while it may have slowed down, by no means should we let up on the importance of sanitisation. People realised the importance of cleanliness and sanitising on every possible occasion. A car is where most of us spend a lot of time and the materials used can be a hotbed for micro-organisms. This makes it even more important for car owners to sanitise all the surfaces along with the cabin. We tell you all about sanitising your car!

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Washing with a hose

The most common thing to do is to wash the car's exterior thoroughly. That involves using high-pressure water to spray all the surfaces. After that has been done, a washing liquid can remove all the dirt. Car owners should purchase a microfiber cloth to dry out the liquid. The car shouldn't be left to dry on its outside.

Cabin cleaning

This is something that needs to be done by a professional to prevent any damage to car parts. Using major disinfectants can be a good way to go about it. The sneeze particles could be deposited inside the cabin, making it unclean. Thus, the liquid should be sprayed around the cabin and then wiped clean with a microfiber cloth to prevent damaging materials like delicate fabrics.

Recognizing points of maximum contact

This should not surprise that the points that get the maximum amount of touch are more susceptible to germs. Such surfaces can include the following:

  • The door handles
  • The dashboard
  • The various buttons on the dashboard (AC)
  • Switches for the various lights on the exterior
  • The gear
  • The parking or emergency brake
  • The keys to the car

All these surfaces should be identified and separately cleaned for germs. The most common way to go about it is to use a standardized disinfectant and then rub the surfaces with a microfiber cloth.

Getting the AC serviced

Ever since the pandemic, people have become more cautious about the various sources of bacteria. One of the main sources could be the HVAC system. The vent could be home to various microorganisms. It would be good to get the system serviced to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.

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Note on what to carry in the car

Certain items could be taken from now on to ensure proper sanitizing.

  • Tissue papers: Very helpful in cleaning out surfaces quickly
  • Disinfectant sprays: They can be helpful to sanitize the surfaces.
  • Hand sanitizers: To sanitize the hands after touching each of the vulnerable surfaces
  • Microfiber cloth: The most appropriate material to wipe off liquid or disinfectants from surfaces.

While the pandemic has slowed down, it is certainly not over yet. So, these precautions are essential to ensure the safety of all riders.

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