Can You Spray Alcohol Inside a Car for Disinfection?

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You can spray alcohol inside a car for disinfection, but it is recommended to spray it onto a cleaning cloth and then wipe the interior surfaces instead of spraying directly onto car parts for better results. Alcohol has disinfectant and sterilizing properties, with 75% concentration medical alcohol being commonly used. Before use, ensure the vehicle is turned off and not in operation, while maintaining ventilation throughout the car and avoiding contact with open flames to prevent dangerous incidents such as explosions. If the alcohol concentration exceeds 75%, its evaporation can increase the amount of flammable gas in the car's air, where even a tiny spark can potentially cause a flash fire. Additionally, car interiors are mostly made of materials like leather and plastic, and high-concentration alcohol may also have corrosive effects on these materials. After disinfecting the car interior with alcohol, it typically takes about 10 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate. Keeping the windows open throughout the disinfection process can accelerate the evaporation of alcohol. Wait until the alcohol has fully evaporated before restarting the vehicle.