As the Coronavirus pandemic has torn through the world’s population, driving in a clean car is more important than ever before.
The novel coronavirus has infected millions of people and killed tenths of thousands around the world. This makes it essential to control the spread. One of the best ways to do this is to stay at home as much as possible. However, sometimes, this is not an option because we still have to get groceries, go to work, and pick up medication. Thankfully, there are ways to stay safe while driving amid the pandemic:
Stick Only to Essential Errands
Keep in mind that the more places you go, the higher your chances you have of interacting with somebody or something with the virus, increasing the risk of bringing it into your vehicle. When driving your car, do not make too many stops along the route. Also, drive only when you have to do an essential errand.
Don’t Carry Lots of Passengers
Having more passengers inside your car when you travel also increases the risk of exposure. Some studies found that vans carry more germs than standard cars as they often ferry around more passengers. Make sure to transport just one passenger at a time and keep your distance by letting the passenger sit in the back seat.
Always Wash your Hands and Use Hand Sanitizer
Use hand sanitizer right away after getting in your vehicle to avoid contaminating it with germs you might have picked up outside. These days, people tend to touch more common surfaces touched by other people than other generations in history.
Disinfect your Car Frequently
You should focus on the high-touch areas of your car. You must disinfect them whenever you get in and out of it. The interior door handle, steering wheel, seatbelt, gear shift knob, cup holders, and radio are possible hot spots for contamination ad must be disinfected regularly. Don’t forge the dashboard as air goes over its top when circulating, thus, bacteria affect there a lot.
Moreover, whenever you bring foreign, germ-prone objects into your vehicle like groceries or laundry, there is a possibility of bringing the disease in with them. Also, virus-causing particles can be sent when you slam the car door or through the breeze. Therefore, you must disinfect high-impact zones.
Air Out Your Vehicle Between Rides
Scientists say that the coronavirus can live in the air for up to 3 hours. Thus, leaving the windows of your car open between rides for a few minutes per day can minimize the risk of getting sick.
