Can You Spray 75% Alcohol in a Car?
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It is not advisable to spray 75% alcohol in a car because alcohol is a flammable and explosive substance. When exposed to sunlight, the temperature inside a closed car can reach 50-60 degrees Celsius. In a poorly ventilated environment, if there is an open flame or something that aids combustion, such as lighting a cigarette, an explosion may occur. If you need to disinfect with alcohol, it is better to use a wiping method instead of direct spraying. Before using 75% alcohol to disinfect the vehicle, turn off the engine and keep the car in a non-operational state. At the same time, ensure proper ventilation in the car. Since the flash point of 75% alcohol is around 22 degrees Celsius and alcohol evaporates quickly, car owners must ensure there are no open flames nearby and be mindful of the amount of alcohol used to avoid high alcohol concentration in the air, which could lead to an explosion.
To be honest, I think spraying 75% alcohol in the car requires caution. After all, alcohol is flammable, and if the car's temperature rises or it comes into contact with electrical circuits, it could potentially cause a fire—how dangerous! Additionally, alcohol may corrode plastic or leather surfaces inside the car, leading to cracks or fading over time, which can be costly to repair. Personally, I've tried lightly spraying it on the steering wheel or door handles for disinfection, but I strongly recommend doing so only when the engine is off, with windows open for ventilation to dissipate the smell and avoid residue. If you really need to disinfect, using car-specific disinfectant wipes is much safer, or regularly wiping surfaces with water is both cost-effective and worry-free. In short, for safety's sake, be careful when spraying alcohol—don't take risks just for the sake of speed.
