What to Do If Alcohol Causes the Interior to Turn White?
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The solution to alcohol causing the interior to turn white is to have it repaired at a professional leather care shop. Precautions for using alcohol to disinfect the car are: 1. Alcohol is a flammable and explosive product, so it should be wiped dry immediately after spraying for disinfection; 2. In a well-ventilated environment, open the car windows and try to spray on the surface of objects, avoiding hidden or hard-to-reach areas inside the car; 3. After disinfecting the car, do not smoke inside or close the car windows, as rising temperatures can reach the ignition point of alcohol, leading to potential explosions or fires; 4. After wiping with alcohol, if the car has genuine leather seats, damage may occur, so car owners should be especially careful.
Last time, after I cleaned my car's dashboard with alcohol, it turned white, which was quite concerning. I asked my experienced driver friend and learned that alcohol can dissolve the protective layer of plastic or leather, causing discoloration. I tried gently wiping it with a dedicated interior cleaner, but the effect was mediocre; later, I applied some interior repair cream and waited a few minutes, which made it better. It's recommended to avoid using alcohol-containing products and instead use soapy water to clean the interior parts of the car, which is much safer. For regular maintenance, always check the material labels, as leather and plastic require different treatments. If the whitening is severe, it's best to go to a professional shop for repair—it's more hassle-free.
