Bacteria In Cars

Everyone-
Here's a link about a study that found a lot of bacteria in cars, especially those that carried pets and kids .
Sanitizing cars is a valuable function of detailing. Also, bacteria can pose a risk to the detailer, which masks, gloves and hand washing will minimize .

[news.yahoo.com]

" The study, conducted for insurance.co.uk, found British motorists spend more than three years of their life behind the wheel and over a quarter eat there every week.

One in four of 1,376 car owners polled said their car is littered with food wrappers and empty drink bottles, while one in six admitted to regularly leaving uneaten food in their vehicle.

Half of the drivers admitted the standard of cleanliness in their car left much to be desired and they would never let their home get into the same condition.

The study also found a strong correlation between the mileage of the car and the bacterial and fungal air quality.

The researchers said that when air and heater blowers are switched on, the number of airborne bacteria and fungi significantly increases, especially in older cars, which are less likely to have air filters. "



Doug



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2009 05:43PM by Doug Delmont.

HI GUYS AND GALS, i always use the cleansing handi wipes you get at walmart at the checkout stand(last minute grab stuff) there great for spills or dog drouls etc.
also after fueling i also have a diesel truck.
called WET ONES antibacterial wipes about $.94cents
take care
zeek

zeeks56-
I've also read that you should wipe your cell phone and computer mouse frequently with those wipes .

[edit] Steering wheels and shift levers are prime places for bacteria to collect and be spread to others. Floor mats are like any other floor, filthy.

Doug



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2009 05:47PM by Doug Delmont.