Germs Be Gone – Five Ways to Disinfect Your Car

We live in ‘interesting’ times, what with the rampant spread of COVID-19 and the precautions we need to take to stay safe. At the root of it all, we’re trying to protect ourselves against a virus, a microscopic entity that can permeate almost any environment. Though of course, there are some environments that prove to be better incubators of germs than others. A case in point would be a car’s interior. Sweaty hands on the wheel, that surprise sneeze over the steering wheel and dash, the different people getting in and out and the germs they potentially bring with them. 

Yep, your car, despite appearing clean and fresh, can be a hotbed for germs, and that’s not good. However, you can’t just go hell for leather with the disinfectant and bleach – you have to do it properly, as traditional household products might end up damaging the delicate surfaces and fabrics in your car. What you need are the germ-killing wonders listed below. 

1) Autoglym Air-Conditioning Cleanser

If you’re lucky enough to have air-conditioning, you’re going to need to clean the system. It’s full of moisture, it gets hot and it gets cold and as such, it can be a breeding ground for germs. This cleaner from Autoglym is formulated to clean the system thoroughly, and it’ll even reward you with a subtle lemony scent. You simply put it in the car with the air-conditioning running, press the spray to engage it, then shut the doors and leave it for 20 minutes. It couldn’t be simpler. 

2) MER Masic5 Interior Cleaner

There are a lot of products out there that make your car’s interior look nice, but in reality, they don’t actually do any cleaning. They just give you an excuse to wipe the dust away. This interior cleaner from MER, however, is different. It’s a proper cleaner, not just a slick liquid to make your dashboard look shiny. This spray will help you get rid of stains and spills, leaving the surface clean and free of any germs. 

3) Cleaning Glue

Okay, there is no getting away from the fact that this looks like, well, a big ball of snot. But stay with us, because there is a reason to buy this. You see, in it’s semi-liquid state, it can get into all the nooks, crannies and corners of your car’s interior. And thanks to being sticky, it will pick up and remove any dirt or debris. The hard-to reach corners of your car’s interior are a breeding ground for germs – this ‘glue’ will help you lessen that risk.

4) Meguiars Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

Your carpets are another favourite spot for germs to build up. They get wet, they get hot and cold, they get covered in all sorts of dirt and detritus… they can be pretty gross. What you need is a decent cleaner, and this simple spray solution from Meguiars is a good place to start. Meguiars have been in the game for a long time, so they know how to make a cleaning product that works. Simply spray this on, work it in, and then wipe down. Job done. 

5) Steam Cleaner

If there is one thing that will always kill germs, it’s an excess of heat. Plus, heat is your friend when it comes to cleaning, as long as you use the right kind of heat, like, say, steam. This handy, little steam cleaner from Comforday is the perfect size for cleaning your car and thanks to an array of attachments, it will be able to get into and behind every difficult spot. The professionals use steam, so why shouldn’t you? It kills germs, it makes serious stains the work of but a moment and you don’t just have to use it in the car, this little steamer will be just as useful in the home, too.