We have heard many protection measures against the Coronavirus on public transport, in public places and at home. But, as David Brown reports, don’t forget your car
Standard car cleaning products such as car wash detergents, glass cleaners and silicon sprays aren’t formulated to combat viruses.
Household products and disinfecting wipes are more appropriate.
It is best to check the label for suitability. Ammonia-based cleaning products, for example, can ruin vinyl surfaces.
One rent-a-car study found steering wheels can have four times more germs than a toilet seat.
Don’t forget the exterior and interior door handles including the bonnet and boot, gear lever, climate control, radio and other buttons, the rearview mirror, and your centre console including the cupholders.
And your key fob, but be careful with anything electric
Motoring Minutes are heard around Australia every day on over 50 radio channels through the Torque Radio network. Motoring Minutes have an average daily audience of over 150,000 listeners. Motoring Minutes are also broadcast as part of Overdrive Radio Program, which is broadcast through the Community Radio Network across Australia and has a weekly audience of over 430,000.