How Oftern Do You Disinfect Your Automobile??

                Do You Disinfect Your Auto  ?

The first step to cleaning and disinfecting your  vehicles interior is to choose the cleaning agents and materials. Depending on whether you have leather, cloth, or imitation leather upholstery, steps and cleaning agents will differ.

Steps for Cleaning & Disinfecting Automotive  Interiors

Vehicle interiors are built to be durable, hard scrubbing or using a rough cloth can cause scratches or even discoloration. A wipe with alcohol on hard surfaces and gentle circular cleaning on upholstery are the best bets for both cleaning and maintaining your car interior.

It is also very important not to use too much water on your seats. If cloth upholstery soaks through with water, it can get into the cushion beneath. This can cause the  mold  to grow and create  that musty smell you will recognize if you've left your car windows open in the rain.

If washing the seats of your car, it is best to wet a cloth or sponge with soap and water and wipe the seats. You do not want to leave excess soap or water, as it can take a long time to dry.  While Isopropyl alcohol can safely be used on non-leather seats, it is not an ideal cleaning agent for those surfaces unless you have imitation leather.

If you are not sick, and haven't had anyone sick in your vehicle, don't get too worried about doing this repeatedly. However, starting with a truly clean slate in your vehicle will certainly give you some peace of mind.

A common recommendation from experts is that once your car's interior is cleaned and disinfected, it is important to wash your hands before getting in from now on. This will help keep your car a clean place, and reduce the chance of a virus making it into your vehicle. The steering wheel is one of the dirtiest places in your car due to constant touching, and having clean hands will go a long way to keeping it in good condition after being disinfected.

Car-Lotta advised you that if you believe you have had someone with COVID-19 in your auto, you should disinfect and call your doctor for next steps. It is believed  that the virus can survive in the air for up to three hours, and on surfaces for much longer, so it is best to be cautious if you believe your vehicle has been exposed.