How to sanitize your car cabin

If you share your car, drive for Uber or give rides to friends and family members, sanitizing your vehicle is a must. Here’s a brief guide to eliminating viruses from your car’s interior.

Take precautions
When cleaning your vehicle, make sure to wear protective gloves and a mask to guard against virus transmission.

Be thorough
Make sure to clean all high-touch surfaces. This includes the steering wheel, turn signal lever, seatbelts, cup holders, sun visors, door handles (inner and outer), armrests, radio, and center console. If the weather permits, it’s also a good idea to open your windows to air out the cabin.

Use the right products
Use a disinfectant with at least 70 percent alcohol to sanitize the hard surfaces in your vehicle. This includes the dashboard, glove compartment, and stereo.

For fabric and leather seats and features, opt for a gentle cleaning solution of dish soap and water. Scrub the fabric or leather well with a microfiber cloth. However, be careful not to soak fabric seats, as this can encourage mold growth in the cushions.

Taking these steps will help ensure that your car is safe to ride in for you and your passengers.