Can You Keep Perfume in the Car During Summer?
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No. Summer temperatures usually range between 25-35 degrees Celsius. If the car is parked outdoors, the interior temperature can rise significantly, which may cause the perfume to explode, posing a serious danger. First, during regular car use, if you want to keep the interior air fresh and pleasant, you can thoroughly clean the entire interior when washing the car's upholstery. This helps eliminate odors inside the vehicle. Second, using perfume to mask odors in the car is not advisable, as it does not completely remove the underlying smells. Lastly, avoid using low-quality foam cleaners to wash the interior, as they can leave behind a pungent odor and may even damage the upholstery. During hot weather, try not to park the car in direct sunlight. Instead, park in shaded areas or underground parking lots. Avoid parking under trees in summer, as tree sap and bird droppings can fall on the car and damage the paint. Additionally, placing a sunshade on the front windshield can help prevent the interior temperature from becoming too high.
As a driver with years of experience, I really don’t recommend keeping perfume in the car during summer. Perfume bottles usually contain alcohol, and when the car temperature soars above 50°C, the alcohol can evaporate and expand, potentially causing leaks or even bottle explosions, leaving a foul smell that’s hard to clean. More dangerously, the high flammability could lead to a fire—car interiors are mostly plastic, and a single spark could be disastrous. I’ve seen a friend’s car suffer dashboard corrosion from a leaking perfume bottle, costing a fortune to repair. Instead, consider using bamboo charcoal bags or odor-eliminating sprays—they’re much safer. Rolling down windows for ventilation while driving is the best solution—it’s cost-effective and worry-free, especially during long summer parking periods.
