Vehicle disinfection. Better not to!
Car disinfection is especially recommended during the coronavirus pandemic. As it turned out, the alcohol contained in antibacterial liquids can harm some elements of our car.
The steering wheel and gearbox are especially affected here. Therefore, experts advise after using such a tool to wait for its complete evaporation.
What can happen? Using alcohol directly on leather upholstery can discolor it. Lacquered plastic parts, such as the gear lever, can also be damaged.
Vehicle disinfection. Better not to!
It is strictly forbidden to use washer fluids (including concentrates) based on methanol, which is poisonous. Although a small addition is not dangerous, because. it is neutralized by the ethanol contained in the liquid, the concentration of methyl alcohol exceeds 3%. the volume of the package may be dangerous, causing irritation to the skin and eyes.
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– Methanol and liquids of unknown chemical composition are dangerous not only for health. Yes, they can effectively disinfect rubbed or splashed objects, but at the same time they can also destroy them. This is especially true for lacquered door handles (modern water-based car paints are very delicate), which quickly fade. The same damage will appear on the plastic dashboard switches, which can also peel off the paint. A harmful drug in contact with leather or even fabric upholstery will fade and peel off the factory paint. To be sure that the windshield wiper will not harm the owner and his car, choose certified products with the “B” safety mark,” says Eva Rostek.
Vehicle disinfection. Sanitizer Recipe
You can take care of the sterility of your own car. The World Health Organization (WHO) has prepared a universal recipe for disinfectant liquid. For its preparation you will need: 833 ml of 96 percent. ethyl alcohol (alcohol), 110 ml of distilled or boiled water, 42 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 15 ml of 98% glycerin (glycerin) and a liter container. A disinfectant liquid - slightly weaker than an alcohol-containing one - can also be prepared on the basis of vinegar: 0,5 l of vinegar, 400 ml of water, 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide.
