The epidemic is about to enter an important stage. Is the space in your car really safe?

In 2020, the Year of Gengzi, we are facing an “explosive start” that is beyond everyone’s imagination. The shadow of the new coronavirus hangs over the land of China like a dark cloud. In this "war epidemic", none of us can stay out of it. In addition to cheering for frontline medical workers and donating supplies, what other positive contributions can we make to this epidemic?

In fact, for ordinary people, the biggest contribution is to protect their own safety and avoid getting sick. Not making trouble for medical staff is the greatest contribution. You must have seen many ways to protect against viruses and maintain hygiene, but there is one place that many people ignore, and that is the space inside your car.

Many people will think, "Ah, it's okay, my car is not in a public zone, there will be no virus." In fact, this kind of thinking is very careless, because there is usually more than just you driving a private car, and there is a high probability that there will be other passengers, such as parents, wives, children, and even friends. This has also become a fair range in certain times and spaces, and it is still necessary to take it seriously. So how should we keep ourselves in a safe environment?

1. Check whether the space in the car is "safe"

The first thing to check must be the passengers in the car. Think carefully about whether there was anyone other than you in your car in recent days. Have they ever shown any symptoms such as sneezing or coughing? Have they ever been exposed to people with colds? Are you both wearing masks when talking in the car? During your travels, have you ever been to crowded places?

If it is a relative who lives together, you must have a rough idea of ??where they have been, but what if someone else has taken your car? At this time you need to be more cautious.

Some friends also like to eat in the car, such as potato chips, crispy rice cakes, snow cakes, etc. These things are easy to get into the corners and gaps in the car. It leaves a residue that is very difficult to clean. Normally, it's fine. I pretend to clean it up by purring my hands, out of sight and out of mind. But during the epidemic, you should pay attention! This kind of food residue is simply a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria, and it is especially easy to breed harmful substances. If it gives you a headache and fever, lowers your own immunity, wouldn't it be an unnecessary disaster if a minor illness triggers a serious illness? Therefore, these need to be cleaned up in time. Okay, now ask yourself, how much garbage is in your car?

When we talk about eating, we inevitably think of drinking. Who doesn’t drink water in the car? Especially during the Chinese New Year, it is normal to put bottles of Coke and Red Bull in the car. But some people are so gifted that they are known as "colanders". When they take a sip of water, half of it flows down their cheeks and then drips onto the seats and interior. Some careless people just don't care about it, just "just put it on", and it will be done in a while. But the first reaction of most people is to wipe it with their hands to apply water evenly and firmly. On the one hand, it helps to evaporate quickly; on the other hand, it also helps to expand the dirt area, allowing bacteria to stick in it and thrive. It can be said that he is a great good man. Is there dirt in your car?

Now, please answer me, is the space in your car really safe during the epidemic?

2. Do "epidemic prevention work" for your car

In layman's terms, epidemic prevention means preventing the spread of infectious diseases, which are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria. So epidemic prevention simply means killing the virus and preventing us from getting infected. Recently, our common disinfection methods include high-temperature disinfection, ultraviolet disinfection and disinfection with disinfectant. For the disinfection of private cars, the most common method is to use disinfectant or medical alcohol with a concentration of 75%. So do you know how to use them correctly? In addition to disinfection, what else do we need to pay attention to in daily life?

1. Disinfection inside and outside the car

First of all, before disinfecting, you must take personal precautions and wear rubber gloves and masks to avoid damage to the skin and respiratory system caused by disinfectant water. After wearing it, we need to dilute the disinfectant. The ratio of disinfectant to water should be 1:200. If not diluted, the interior will be corroded, and in severe cases, "white spots" that cannot be removed will appear.

After all preparations are in place, we can start to disinfect the vehicle. First, we will disinfect the frequently used parts such as seats, steering wheels, gear handles, central control screen control buttons, and air-conditioning outlets. Wipe or spray. Outside the car, we mainly disinfect frequently touched parts such as exterior door handles, trunk switches, and car keys. Normally, we can also use disinfectant paper towels to wipe the above parts, which can also achieve the disinfection effect. After all, we do not perform "general cleaning" every day? Epidemic prevention and disinfection still need to penetrate into daily life.

2. Open windows for ventilation

As just mentioned, "general cleaning" is not done every day, and it is also necessary to ventilate the interior of the car. When we drive on an open road or an open place, we can open the windows or circulate the air conditioner to increase air flow. When in a confined space environment, it is recommended to close the windows and turn on the internal circulation of the air conditioner to prevent "unknown" outdoor air from entering the car.

3. Wear a mask

If you are traveling with relatives or friends and do not know their physical condition or recent activities, it is recommended that both parties wear masks throughout the journey and carry out appropriate precautions. Window ventilation. After getting off the vehicle, you can use disinfectant paper towels to disinfect the surfaces of objects they touch, and wash your hands in time.

At present, the epidemic situation is relatively serious. Try to avoid going out as much as possible, wear a mask when going out, and disinfect your car regularly.

3. Which models have made great efforts in environmental protection?

In recent years, everyone has paid more and more attention to air quality, and the requirements for quality of life and living environment have increased significantly. The same is true for the interior space of the car. The active and passive safety performance that many people focus on is actually for collision. The car itself is a closed space and is made of a variety of materials. Long-term exposure to the air, sun and rain will inevitably breed harmful substances. In 2019, the air quality in the car has entered the top ten consumer complaints, especially Compact and medium-sized cars account for the majority, covering most models on the market. Are there any car companies starting to solve this problem?

Of course there is, but before that we need to figure out which materials will affect the air quality in the car. Let’s count them together.

Asphalt materials, first of all, asphalt and its smoke are irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, and have phototoxic and carcinogenic effects. In layman’s terms, they are harmful! ! ! It is mostly used as sound insulation and shock absorber for the chassis. This is why some cars will emit a pungent smell after being exposed to the sun. The smell of asphalt is evaporated, which is worth noting! ! ! How to avoid it? Open the windows frequently for ventilation, and there will be no problem if you open a crack in each car window.

Manufacturers usually use so-called "black-core cotton" for soundproof and insulating cotton, which is a recycled cotton product. It not only emits toxic and harmful substances, but also harms your health when used for a long time. Now many manufacturers would rather use less Sound insulation cotton made of fiberglass does not need to be "black heart cotton". The solution is also very simple. If you have money, replace it. If you don't have money, open the windows for ventilation.

Adhesives, this is easy to understand. The splicing between many materials requires the use of so-called "glue". Industrial adhesives will emit organic compounds, such as harmful gases such as formaldehyde. It seriously endangers the health of family members. However, although many manufacturers have begun to use environmentally friendly adhesives, the result is that they will fall off in the long term. It can be said that there are pros and cons. It is recommended to replace the air conditioning filter with a better one and buy a model with air purification function. Maintaining ventilation is also key.

So which models have made great efforts in environmental protection in recent years?

The first is the domestic brand model, Changan CS75PLUS. In the China Automobile Health Index evaluated by China Automotive Research Institute, the volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the car and the intensity of odor in the car (VOI) both received 5 stars. It is also the first domestic brand among many players to win five stars. Data may not represent everything, but good performance can represent the spirit of a company that wants to change.

The most shocking among them is the Chevrolet Cruze. With a high score of 94.5 for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Odor Intensity (VOI) in the car, it beats most rated models. Unexpectedly, the price A model priced between 89,900 and 119,900 yuan can actually perform like this. However, judging from the interior materials, simplicity may also be a kind of protection. It would rather not be used than abused. I hope Chevrolet will continue to work hard to win this award.

Citroen DS

In fact, although Citroen DS cannot impress people in terms of appearance design, it has indeed spent a lot of money on the configuration and materials, especially the application of environmentally friendly materials. It’s amazing, butyl rubber and PVC body damping, environmentally friendly foaming materials for the cockpit and trunk bottom, body water-based paint, AQS air quality control system, ionizer, etc. all-round purify the air in the car. Butyl rubber is environmentally friendly It is known that replacing asphalt at any cost is not a problem. Avoid using water-soluble paints that contain organic compounds such as formaldehyde, such as latex paints.

BMW i3

Many people think that the BMW i series is a joke. In fact, if you look at the past from now on, you have to admit that the BMW i series is very forward-looking. The future of electric vehicles also foresees the importance consumers will attach to in-car safety in the future. The environmental protection concept of the i series runs through the entire vehicle. Not only is it zero-emission, the interior also uses environmentally friendly materials, such as recyclable seat fabrics and recycled center control panels, to solve the pollution problem from the source.

Geely Volvo, in fact, Volvo has long stopped focusing on safety in collisions, and the air quality in the car has also been included in the safety category. All fabrics inside Volvo cars have passed the Oeko-Tex of the International Environmental Protection Textile Association. ?100 anti-allergy standard certification, and is also equipped with an interior air quality system (IAQS) to effectively filter the air entering the car. This can be sensed from the excellent odor suppression in the Volvo car.

The outbreak of this epidemic has also indirectly told everyone that there are many safety hazards hidden around us, but the physical and mental health of our families is still the most important. Therefore, many car companies have also responded and launched measures to deal with this epidemic. Various countermeasures have been taken. Geely and Roewe started with in-car air filters to curb the virus from the transmission route, and launched air conditioning filters and air purification systems with N95 level filtration capabilities to effectively block harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses. filter.

With the spread of the epidemic, private travel has become a necessity in a short period of time, and the demand for car purchases may be expected to rise slightly. In order to avoid crowds gathering, many car companies have launched door-to-door vehicle inspections and test drives. Driving, as well as online car viewing and online car purchasing services are all efforts to avoid cross-infection.

Safety in the car requires invisible hand control, but safety needs to be kept in the heart. Don’t be blinded by glitz. Only when the virus hit did you realize how precious masks are. Safety is not just about collisions. , but also to protect the health of your family. Do you think this is true?

At the end of the article, the editor uses the song "Man Jiang Hong" to express his praise for the frontline medical workers and the working people who participated in this "anti-epidemic battle":

< p>In this small world, a few flies hit the wall.

Buzzing, a few screams, a few sobs.

It is not easy for ants to exaggerate the power of locust trees, but for earthworms to shake the trees.

In the west wind, fallen leaves are falling in Chang'an, and dysprosium is flying in the sky.

So many things are always urgent;

The world is changing and time is running out.

Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day.

The four seas are churning with angry clouds and water, and the five continents are shaking with wind and thunder.

Wipe out all pests and make them invincible.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.