Can alcohol be sprayed directly in the car?
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Alcohol can be used for spraying inside the car, but the following points should be noted: 1. Alcohol is a flammable and explosive product. If alcohol is used for disinfection, it should be wiped dry immediately after spraying, and the windows should be opened in a well-ventilated environment. 2. Try to spray on the surface of objects, avoiding hidden or hard-to-reach areas inside the car. 3. After disinfection, do not smoke in the car or close the windows, as rising temperatures can reach the ignition point of alcohol, leading to risks of explosion or fire. 4. Avoid using alcohol to wipe leather seats.
As a mom who frequently travels with kids, I must remind everyone to be extra cautious when spraying alcohol in the car. Alcohol itself is a flammable liquid, and excessive spraying or high temperatures in hot weather can potentially ignite it. Once during summer, I sprayed a few times and noticed small spark marks left on the door handle—fortunately, nothing serious happened. The enclosed space of a car allows alcohol vapors to accumulate, which can cause dizziness and discomfort with prolonged inhalation, especially dangerous for those with asthma. Moreover, spraying alcohol can damage the interior, causing leather seats to harden, plastic parts to crack or fade—my car’s dashboard developed white spots due to frequent disinfection. If you really need to disinfect, it’s better to dilute the alcohol, spray it on a cloth, and wipe key areas instead of spraying directly. Ventilating the car afterward makes it safer. In fact, there are many dedicated car disinfectant sprays on the market now, containing antibacterial ingredients without high-risk substances, which I highly recommend. In short, safe driving starts with the details—don’t sacrifice health or your car for convenience.
