3 Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Sanitized in Fall River MA

3 Vehicle Sanitizing Tips for Drivers in Fall River MA 

It’s impossible to turn on the TV or see an article that isn’t about the current COVID-19 outbreak, and the concern about catching it is on everyone’s mind. That said, we at Route 6 Automall want you to be safe and healthy, so we’re more than happy to help you out by providing some tips on how to keep your surroundings clean and disinfected! Continue reading to see some vehicle sanitization tips!

Alcohol Works Best 

When it comes to cleaning the interior for your vehicle, alcohol is the best solution by far. It’s the cleaner that’s used by the manufacturers of automatic interiors, and it kills most germs and illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends alcoholic solutions with at least 70% alcohol content in order to completely kill the COVID-19 virus, so we recommend you use such a cleaner. Soap and water, with vigorous cleaning, can be another good alternative though not as effective. 

What not to Use 

You should avoid bleach and hydrogen peroxide cleaners, as while both chemicals will kill the COVID-19 virus, they will also cause damage to plastics and vinyls found in modern vehicles. Under no circumstances should you use ammonia-based cleaning products, they will break down your vinyl materials and cause damage to displays and other surfaces. 

Where to Focus Cleaning 

Your steering wheel is the number one location you should target when you’re cleaning your vehicle, and so alcohol wipes alone could be a solid investment. According to estimates, there are four times the germs on your steering wheel than the average toilet seat, so it’s very likely where the virus will be located. Additionally, you should clean controls for radio, cruise control, navigation, and similar locations that are commonly used. 

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These are three cleaning tips of many that we can offer you. To learn more about cleaning your vehicle’s interior, or to have to service scheduled in a way that limits contact with another person, contact our dealership today! We’ll be more than happy to work with you to keep you healthy and safe! 

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