How to Sanitize Your Vehicle

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At Rusnak Auto Group near Pasadena, we are committed to helping our customers even after they leave the showroom in the vehicle of their dreams. That is why we are sharing these tips for disinfecting your vehicle. One of the best ways to stop the spread of infectious diseases like Coronavirus is to sanitize your car, truck, and SUV after you run errands or head home from work. If you have been wondering about how to sanitize your vehicle from Coronavirus without causing any damage to the interior, Rusnak Auto Group has you covered.

Safety Tips

Your first line of defense against the spread of infectious diseases begins with personal practices and habits before you leave your home.

  • When heading to places where proper social distancing is not possible, wear a face mask or heavy cloth to cover your mouth and face, in addition to gloves that can help keep your hands clean.
  • Thoroughly wash your hands when you return home.
  • Bring hand sanitizer with you when you are on-the-go.

Products for Sanitizing Your Vehicle

Before you begin to disinfect your vehicle, you need to make sure you have the right materials to do so. You can clean your interior cabin and exterior with disinfectant wipes. Wipe down highly touched areas on a regular basis. These include your seats, door handles, and control buttons. If you do not have disinfectant wipes, simple soap and water can also do the trick. However, when you clean with soap and water, do not rub the surface too aggressively. If you do, it can damage the vinyl, plastic, and leather materials in your vehicle. While bleach and hydrogen peroxide do a wonderful job at sanitizing surfaces, these products can be too harsh for your vehicle. It is also smart to avoid using products that contain ammonia.

How to Deep Clean Your Vehicle the Right Way

After you have all of the products that you need, start sanitizing by paying close attention to those prime spots for bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Not only do you want to clean the interior seats, but you should also wipe down these components as well:

  • Steering wheel
  • Control buttons for navigation, air conditioning, etc.
  • Paddle shift levers
  • Gear selector lever
  • Turn indicator stalks
  • Console armrests
  • Display screens
  • Cupholders
  • Cubbyholes
  • Air conditioner vents
  • Door handles

Learn More with Rusnak Auto Group

Now that you know how to safely disinfect your vehicle, feel free to reach out to the team at Rusnak Auto Group with any other questions you may have. It is our goal to help you stay safe and keep your vehicle running smoothly on the Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village roads for many years to come. We would be more than happy to share our service tips, like how often a tire rotation is recommended, as well as help drivers learn about Land Rover certified models, the best luxury hybrid models, how to check for recalls, and more!