Can alcohol be sprayed in the car for disinfection?
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Alcohol can be sprayed in the car for disinfection, but the following precautions should be taken: 1. Ensure the vehicle is turned off and not in operation, while maintaining good ventilation to avoid contact with open flames, which could lead to dangerous incidents such as explosions; 2. Instead of spraying directly on car interiors, spray alcohol onto a cleaning cloth and use it to wipe surfaces; 3. The evaporation of alcohol can increase the concentration of flammable gases in the car air, and small sparks in the air may cause sudden combustion at any time. Since car interiors are mostly made of materials like leather and plastic, high concentrations of alcohol may also have corrosive effects on these materials. It is recommended to use 75% medical-grade alcohol; 4. During the entire disinfection process, keep the car windows open to accelerate the evaporation of alcohol and only start the vehicle after the alcohol has completely evaporated.
As the breadwinner of the family, I pay great attention to hygiene and safety inside the car. Spraying alcohol may seem quick, but its flammability must be considered—it can easily cause fires when lighters or electronic devices are present in the car. After trying it once, the interior plastics turned white and cracked due to corrosion, costing a fortune to repair. Now, I only use automotive-specific disinfectant wipes, focusing on frequently touched areas like door handles and the steering wheel, followed by opening windows to ensure proper air circulation. Alcohol evaporation can also harm children's respiratory systems. Regular cleaning is much safer than occasional alcohol spraying. Lessons from the pandemic taught me that keeping the car dry and well-ventilated, along with using low-corrosion products, is key. Once it became a habit, the whole family feels at ease when riding in the car.
