We might not think that our vehicles can trap germs, but they can. In the era of a global pandemic, it is essential to sanitize our cars. We may unknowingly be transferring germs to the high-touch surfaces on our vehicles, after our trip to the grocery store or pharmacy. If you are an essential worker, the need for you to clean your vehicle is even higher. Either way, it is a good idea to take the time to sanitize your vehicle properly. Here are five tips for sanitizing your vehicle:
Clean high-touch surfaces: Think of all the surfaces you touch more frequently, including your steering wheel, knobs, switches, screen, buttons, or anything else. We recommend cleaning these with a car interior cleaner, or you can also use an ammonia-based solution for the same effect. This is a relatively short process — it only takes 10 minutes!
Don’t forget about the low-contact areas too: Typically, your headliner, headrest, and window glass are low-contact parts, but they also require cleaning, and it can take as little as ten minutes to clean them. Make sure you don’t forget about your interior, and exterior door handles — these regions are regularly touched.
Clean your HVAC unit: Your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) unit’s job is to circulate air throughout your cabin. We love to blast that air conditioning during summer, but you may be surprised to know that this unit can carry germs. It is a lot easier to clean this unit than it sounds — you can use a specialized cleaner or an ammonia-based solution to get the job done to spray your AC vents. Our team at Dick’s Automotive can also make sure your cabin air filter is performing in tip-top shape and doesn’t need to be replaced.
Vacuum out your vehicle: If you have one, we recommend using a portable vacuum cleaner to clean your cabin. If you don’t have one, you can still wash and scrub the floormates. You can also use a disinfectant liquid on the pedals, gear-lever, and handbrake lever. If you have leather seats, you can also use a disinfectant liquid or wipes. Soapy water can also do the trick. This process will take approximately 30 minutes.
It is easy for us to remember to sanitize our homes, but it is more of a challenge for us to remember to clean our cars. The team at Dick’s Automotive is here to remind you, along with provide you with any preventative maintenance or auto repair service you need. We don’t want you to worry about the safety of your vehicle during these trying times. Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified and honest technicians. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
