Most drivers are pretty aware of when their oil needs changing, a tire could use some air, or a strange sound from under the hood is worthy of an inspection. But many drivers remain unaware of when it’s time to sanitize their car.
With sunlight, poor ventilation, high-touch surfaces and food and dirt being tracked in on a regular basis, a car can be a petri dish on wheels. In fact, studies have shown cars to be even filthier than public restrooms.
Below are five car sanitation tips to wipe away germs and ensure you’re not carrying any unwanted cargo.
5 Tips for Sanitizing Your Car
Follow these tips to create a cleaner and safer environment in your vehicle’s cabin.
Keep disinfectant wipes in your glove compartment
Disinfectant wipes are a quick and easy way to rid your steering wheel, cup holders, door handles, and other hard surfaces of germs. Use them at least once a week and after transporting any passengers, pets, or cargo.
Change your cabin air filter
The cabin air filter cleanses the air that enters your vehicle’s cabin from the engine. If it gets dirty, so too do your lungs. Have this filter checked each time you have your oil changed and replace as needed.
Let some fresh air in
Germs and viruses love stagnant air, so don’t be afraid to roll down some windows or a sunroof on the highway and let some fresh breeze flow through your car.
Get rid of the mess
It’s so easy to just let that empty coffee cup sit in the cup holder until next time. Or to let the discarded bag of fast food sit on the backseat until later. But food particles in a poorly-ventilated and well-heated environment is a recipe for bacteria, so get into the habit of cleaning up after your mess.
Clean your keys
Perhaps the most overlooked item in our car as it relates to germs is our keys. They are touched nearly every day, spend time in our pockets and purses and thrown about on tables and desks. Use dish soap and warm water in a bowl to give your keys a periodic scrub.
Turn to Zimbrick
Sanitizing your car is one way to keep you and your passengers safe. The other is to make sure your car is properly serviced by a team of expert technicians like you’ll find at Zimbrick Body Shops in Madison, Wisconsin.
Schedule a service appointment today and stay safe — and sanitized — on the road.
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