Car Tips

How To Clean Your Car And Stay Protected From COVID-19

EXPERTS SUGGEST THAT THE EMPHASIS IS ON DISINFECTING THESE VEHICLES HOT SPOTS:
  • Car keys
  • Steering wheel, including horn and infotainment controls
  • Door handles,
  • Car’s shifter, window and control buttons
  • Wiper and turn-signal stalks, Interior lights
  • Seatbelts and clips
  • Seat adjust controls
  • Headrests
  • Seat pockets
  • Door armrests,
  • Grab handles, and seat adjusters.
  • Infotainment/radio

What if you are low on cleaning supplies? It’s safe and adequate to use soap and water for most surfaces. Yet no matter what you use, it’s recommended to take a gentle hand.

You might need to be extra careful when cleaning these surfaces:

TIPS TO CLEAN YOUR CAR ON THESE SENSITIVE SURFACES
Touch Screen
  • Do not use something that has ammonia as an ingredient to clean it if your car has a touch screen, as it will strip off anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings.
Leather
  • Gently clean the leather with a microfibre cloth; rubbing too vigorously may begin to strip the color from the leather dye.
Fabric
  • Avoid using too much water when cleaning fabric upholstery, as it could end up causing a musty scent or promoting mold growth in the cushions.