Can Alcohol Be Sprayed Inside a Car for Disinfection?
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Alcohol can be sprayed inside a car for disinfection. Related details are as follows: Options for car interior disinfection: It is recommended to use 75% concentration alcohol to wipe the interior, such as the steering wheel, inner and outer door handles, window buttons, floor, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, clutch pedal, trunk, and other frequently touched areas. Then, rinse with clean water. This method not only achieves good disinfection effects but also does not damage the interior. Precautions for alcohol spraying: Alcohol is an organic solvent, so for car interiors made of genuine leather, avoid directly wiping the leather materials to prevent damage. Additionally, chrome-plated and painted parts inside the car may fade due to alcohol corrosion. Before using 75% alcohol for disinfection, ensure the car is turned off and remains stationary. Maintain ventilation inside the car and avoid contact with open flames to prevent explosions.
Be cautious when using alcohol to disinfect car interiors. The temperature inside a car can get quite high, especially when parked outside in summer, reaching over 60°C. The flash point of alcohol is only around 13°C, so a small static spark or short circuit could easily ignite it. Last year, I saw a neighbor almost cause a disaster—he had just sprayed alcohol on the seats when his phone charger suddenly sparked. Luckily, he reacted quickly and ventilated the car. Additionally, some plastic parts, leather, and synthetic materials in the car can degrade when exposed to alcohol. Leather seats may become sticky or discolored, and the dashboard coating can turn cloudy. For proper disinfection, it’s better to use car-specific disinfectant sprays or diluted bleach (like 84 disinfectant) for key areas.
