Can You Hang Car Perfume in Summer?
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It is best not to place perfume in the car during summer. The hot and dry weather in summer increases the risk of fire. Especially when using air conditioning with windows closed, the car becomes a confined space, which can lead to explosion hazards. Here are some car maintenance tips for summer: Clean the Interior: To keep the car smelling fresh, thoroughly clean the interior during routine maintenance. This helps eliminate unpleasant odors inside the vehicle. Avoid Using Low-Quality Cleaners: When cleaning the interior, avoid using low-quality foam cleaners as they can leave a pungent smell and may even damage the car's interior materials.
I have to remind you to be cautious about this! In summer, when a car is exposed to the sun, the temperature inside can soar to 60-70 degrees Celsius. The alcohol content in perfume bottles may expand or even explode under high temperatures. Just last week, there was news about a perfume bottle shattering and injuring someone. Even if it doesn't explode, low-quality perfume can decompose when exposed to intense heat, and the resulting smell mixed with plastic fumes can be unbearable. Not to mention, during sudden braking, it could fly off and hit the windshield. If you really want to hang one, opt for a small-capacity metal bottle and place it in a spot like the side of the glove compartment on the passenger side, where it won't obstruct your view. Remember to store it in the armrest when parking. Never hang it directly below the rearview mirror just for aesthetics—blocking your view and getting fined is the least of your worries; an accident would be far worse.
I've also hung air fresheners in my own car, but I really dare not use liquid perfumes in summer. Last year during the hottest days, the cartoon perfume bottle I hung in my car got deformed from the heat, and the dripping liquid left a white corrosive mark on the dashboard. If you really can't do without car air fresheners, I recommend switching to solid fragrance sheets or vent-clip aroma stones, which are much safer. Also, remind you to check the ingredient list of the fragrance cards and avoid low-quality products containing formaldehyde. When parking, it's best to use a sunshade for the windshield and place a reflective mat on the dashboard, which can lower the temperature by more than ten degrees. If the car smells bad, the most effective method is regular cleaning of the air conditioning filter + opening windows for ventilation, which is healthier than any air freshener.
