A clean car can help give you peace of mind in an uncertain time. If you’re wondering how you can make sure your car is clear of any pesky germs — and make it look and smell like new — then you should consider these tips on how to sanitize your car.
Put on gloves. Gloves will not only help protect your hands from any harsh cleaning chemicals you may use, but they will also help prevent the spread of germs. Make sure you wear gloves before you begin cleaning, but remember not to touch anything but your car and cleaning supplies while you’re wearing them — and dispose of them as soon as you’re finished.
Scrub hard surfaces. Scrub down the hard surfaces of your car’s interior with either disinfectant wipes or warm, soapy water. Also, don’t forget to clean germy hotspots like your interior and exterior door handles, steering wheel, and parking brake — basically anywhere you’ve touched or that may have been sneezed or coughed on.
Clean soft surfaces. Your car’s carpets, seats, and other soft surfaces can absorb dirt and germs easily. Depending on the type of upholstery your car has, use a leather cleaner, vehicle carpet cleaner, or upholstery shampoo to give everything a deep clean.
Practice prevention. When your car is cleaned, make sure you take necessary precaution from bringing unwanted germs into the cabin. Use hand sanitizer that has at least 60 percent alcohol content and regularly wipe everything down with disinfectant wipes.
For further sanitizing advice or assistance for your specific vehicle, get in touch with one of our service departments at Downtown Autogroup in Toronto.
