FIGHT CORONAVIRUS now - disinfect the car

Recently updated on December 9, 2021 at 06:46 am

Disinfection plays an important role in the corona crisis. In order to avoid further infections, measures for protection, containment and further spread can also be carried out in a car. This includes cleaning areas that are often touched by the hands. Special care should be taken when renting a car or taking a taxi. Do not rely on the fact that you get a clean vehicle, but clean it yourself again before taking it over or, if necessary, before getting in (with a taxi). You should too Your make sure to touch as little as possible. That can save your life AND that of others.

many places have to be considered

To protect yourself, all areas accessible to the driver of the vehicle should be cleaned. This includes places such as the steering wheel, the touchscreen, buttons, indicators, rear view mirrors, gear shift, handbrake, belt and the doors (Door panels, door handles inside & outside etc.). To be on the safe side, you should also wipe areas that are touched less frequently. For cleaning and disinfection, it is advisable to spray a cloth with a neutral cleaner and go over the affected areas several times. It is important to note the time for the detergent to act. The areas can then be wiped dry with a clean cloth. However, the exposure time should not be exceeded so that the surfaces are not damaged by chemicals.

Rental vehicle, taxi, camper?

If it is a rental vehicle or a taxi, other places in the car should also be considered. The next seat in the row would be the passenger seat. Here you should put yourself in the role of the passenger and consider which points in the vehicle you would touch as a passenger. These areas should then be wiped extremely well. If you have to drive several different people a day, you should at best carry out the cleaning procedure after each person. You can never be sure that this person has had clean hands before. If you do not pay attention to it, it may be that you ingest the virus and are therefore jointly responsible for the further spread. If people have been sitting in the back, all surfaces there should also be wiped with a cloth. It would not be wrong to consider the seats and the rear surfaces of the front seats. At best, you are currently NOT using a rental car and do not rent or rent your own vehicle.

there are also places outside the car

Places outside the car can also be collection points for the virus. Care should be taken to ensure that a cleaning agent is used that does not damage the paintwork of the vehicle. First, you should take care of the driver's door and clean it thoroughly. It would be safe to disinfect the handle, the window pane and also the right edge of the door. When you are done with the driver's door, you can take care of the passenger door and wipe the same areas as on the driver's door. You can then take care of the rear doors in the same way, if any. Since you're working your way from front to back, the next place would be the fuel cap. You should also think about the rotatable cap, which is also touched when refueling.

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Then comes the trunk. This could also be a collection point for viruses in several places. Therefore, for safety reasons, you should wipe off all areas that could be affected. These include the handle that opens the trunk, the inside handle for closing and the edges. Last but not least is the car key. You should also wipe this off. It would be safe to wipe the key several times a day after you no longer use the car.

Cockpit cleaner or just soap

In contrast to toilet paper and soap, cockpit cleaners are still available without restrictions in the accessories trade. Such a cleaner eliminates the viruses and germs and protects the leather, the plastic parts and the fabric of the seats. There is basically no need to use aggressive cleaners. If there is no alternative, apply any bleach or disinfectant to an inconspicuous area to see if the material changes. If necessary, the soap that you use to wash your hands at home is sufficient. By the way, all the information just mentioned also applies to Campers & RVs to Rent from rental agencies. You can find more information on the current camping trend HERE.

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