Coronavirus: How to clean your car during COVID-19
Keeping yourself and your family safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is at the top of most of our minds.
You have probably purchased masks, hand sanitiser, gloves and other cleaning product. While we are doing whatever we can to protect ourselves and our loved once when we enter new spaces or head home it may be easy to forget about one important part: the car getting you there.
Today, we are going to teach you how to clean your car during COVID-19.
Think About The Places With The Most Contact:
When you enter your car, what are the first places you touch? We’re assuming your steering wheel, wiper signal levers, any buttons on your radio and climate control, seat belt and seat will be on the list.
Simply put, these are the places you want to focus most of your attention to. If you have a child who rides with you in the back of the seat, make sure you are taking care of their area as well. This can include the seat, seat belt, windows, along with any buttons or screens that live back there with them.
Using the Right Products:
We know that not every product is equally as tough on germs, bacteria and viruses. You will want to select your wipes and disinfectants based on the level of isopropyl alcohol. 70% and higher are the most effective household products to kill the coronavirus according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is also recommended that you let the solution sit a bit longer to truly kill the virus.
When you are cleaning you will want to make sure that you are protected too. This can include wearing gloves and mask – especially when dealing with harsh chemicals.
It is important to ensure you are using the correct products on the material you are dealing with. A simple Google search can help.
Top Tips For Home Cleaning:
- Most leather seats and faux leather options will be covered with a layer that can be broken down with alcohol. For these situations try to use soap and keep scrubbing to a minimum.
- Bleach and hydrogen peroxide products are not recommended to be used on your interior.
- Keeping gloves, hand sanitiser and a mask in your car can help reduce the risk of spreading the virus in your car.
The Best And Safest Car Cleaning Choice:
Here at WL Mobile Valeting, we offer an Ozone treatment for your vehicle. This is used to kill bacteria and viruses by breaking their cells at the molecular level. If you are worried about the safety of your car this is the best option for you.
To learn more about our services, or if you have any questions, please contact us here.
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READING: Suite 42, 105 London Street, Reading, RG1 4Q
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