In-car disinfection: more troublesome than indoor disinfection

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Life has been difficult these past two months.

Those who have not returned to work are worried about their income. They are seeing their mortgage and car loans coming due again, and they don’t know where their financial resources are.

Friends who have returned to work wear masks all day long, and they dare not take them off even if they feel numb behind their ears. It's so funny when you blow your nose. You have to carefully find a place where no one is around. You have to prepare tissues first. Take off your mask quickly and then put it back on again.

It is more interesting to disinfect at home. Place alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the door. Rub it once before entering, then wipe down your cell phone and keys. If you are careful, spray disinfectant twice on your clothes. After all the hard work, I went to the bathroom and washed my hands again with soap. Experts said that after applying soap, you have to rub it all over your fingers and sing happy birthday twice. Finishing thirteen moves in one go is not only troublesome, but also tiring.

In fact, it is not just wearing masks, washing hands, and indoor disinfection that are troublesome. There are also many things that need attention when disinfecting the car, and it is even more troublesome.

Moreover, each car is different and the method of disinfection is also different. For example, whether the seat is made of fabric or leather, the two materials cannot be disinfected in the same way.

Let’s take the Nissan Qashqai as an example to talk about the precautions for hygiene protection in the car.

Using this car as an example is mainly for reference. On the one hand, it is the best-selling SUV among the 150,000 yuan SUVs, and is more representative for mainstream users at the price; on the other hand, its configuration is more sophisticated and rich, and in the current special period, you will find many benefits that you have not noticed at ordinary times. .

Hygiene Protection Matters in the Car 1

Should we wear a mask or not?

It is necessary to clarify this issue first, not only will the protection be more in place, but also the service life of the mask can be extended. Once I understand it, I feel at ease.

If the car windows are closed and the air conditioner is turned on, you do not need to wear a mask for the internal circulation, but you need to wear a mask for the external circulation. In addition, just as you need ventilation indoors, you should also pay attention to ventilation in the car, so you might as well open the windows and enjoy some fresh air while driving.

If there is dense traffic, such as the one on the East Third Ring Road in Beijing at 8:30 in the morning, it is best to wear a mask. If there is less traffic and the road is empty, then there is no need to wear it and you can take it off without worry.

The restrictions are actually quite complicated, so many people simply wear masks all the time in the car to avoid the trouble of taking them off and taking them on.

In fact, this also has flaws. After all, whether N95 or ordinary medical masks, almost all protective masks on the market are disposable and have a service life. From this perspective, taking off the mask if conditions permit is not only more scientific, but also more comfortable.

I always think about "Can I take off the mask?" and "I should put the mask on now." I am bound to be unable to concentrate, and I may ignore the situation on the road if I get distracted.

For example, when you are thinking about pulling over and wearing a mask after passing a traffic light, the person occupying the wrong lane on the left suddenly changes lanes and cuts in front of you. If you are not careful, you may hit him. At this time, Qashqai's IEB pre-collision intelligent braking will detect the risk of collision and issue an alarm, and even automatically brake directly. Another example is when the red light turns green and you start to cross the road, a passerby rushes out on the sidewalk rashly. In this case, MOD moving object/pedestrian detection warning will also ensure safety by issuing an alarm or braking when necessary.

There are many situations like this. It is common for beginners to accidentally step on the accelerator due to tight muscles. Qashqai's NISSAN? i-SAFETY system includes functions such as lane change blind spot warning and misstep correction of the accelerator, which can avoid some safety hazards in this situation.

In addition, Qashqai is equipped with some smart comfort configurations that will make driving the car easier. For example, ITC intelligent tracking control will improve cornering smoothness, and iEB intelligent engine braking can provide engine braking through prediction. move. With the assistance of these functions, the driver's own operating pressure will be relieved a lot, which will also be helpful to driving safety.

In other words, if the car is easier to drive and safer, the mentality will be more relaxed when driving. Even though you still need to pay attention to protective matters, you are much more relaxed.

In-car health protection matters 2

What to pay attention to when disinfecting the car

In-car disinfection is of course also necessary, especially for frequently touched interior surfaces. It may seem like a lot of trouble, but in fact it only takes a few minutes to spray alcohol and disinfectant on it. After that, you can drive without any worries.

It should be noted that both alcohol and disinfectant will cause certain damage to the cortex, such as fading. Alcohol in particular may cause the leather to harden. Particular attention should be paid to cars like Qashqai where the soft material coverage ratio is as high as 55%. The new D-shaped multi-function leather steering wheel is wrapped in smooth?leather?high-end leather, and the Multi-Layer?ergonomic 3D body-feeling leather seats are also designed to provide a soft and supportive touch. It's all wasted if you just spray it with a spray bottle in a confused manner.

During daily disinfection, we wipe it with alcohol to dry the leather surface as soon as possible. They will also remain in their best condition, and the original superior experience will be maintained when sitting on or holding them.

Use alcohol as much as possible. Alcohol is highly volatile, and the impact on the cortex after a good wipe is negligible. Much better than non-volatile 84. And now that the supply of alcohol has basically been restored, some pharmacies even have entire small shelves filled with alcohol disinfectant products with various dilution ratios, capacities, and uses.

If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, such as the 0.83m panoramic sunroof of the Qashqai, be sure not to block it to allow sunlight to shine into the car. Sunbathing can indeed sterilize and disinfect, and there is a scientific basis for this.

When the plague broke out in Harbin in 1910, Wu Liande, a doctor of medicine from Cambridge University, arrived in the affected area to preside over epidemic prevention work. At that time, he mentioned washing and drying bedding frequently. Later, when the Shanxi plague occurred in 1918, Wu Liande publicized bedding drying as a preventive method to the local people: "All clothes, bedding, bedding, etc. must be exposed to the sun, and must be exposed to the sun for more than three days in a row, and must be exposed to the sun for three hours every day. ”

The elders often remind us to dry the quilt. This understanding actually started from that time.

Baking in the sun mainly relies on ultraviolet sterilization and disinfection. Although the ability of car sunroofs to filter ultraviolet rays is getting stronger and stronger nowadays, it is better than nothing. Exposed in the sun is better than not exposed in the sun, just like a mask is the same principle. The masks most people wear are reusable, and many are not N95 or medical surgical masks, but wearing them is better than not wearing them. What's more, enjoying the view and light through the panoramic sunroof will definitely make you feel much more relaxed.

In-car health protection matters 3

Vehicle maintenance, insurance, etc.

Vehicles require regular maintenance, and occasionally there may be minor malfunctions. Everyone hopes that the reliability of their car can be guaranteed. It would be great if it could also provide more convenient maintenance services and a safe service environment.

The health protection of 4S stores is more complicated for users, and it all depends on the 4S store’s awareness. What is tested is the relationship of trust.

It is best if it can be solved online, and the best service is to try to provide solutions online. Even for projects that must be conducted offline, there are actually ways to optimize them. For example, Nissan provides services such as online insurance renewal, financial application approval, and car viewing and car selection. Some stores provide door-to-door maintenance services within 30 kilometers and test drives within 10 kilometers. Try to avoid possible contact, both parties will feel more at ease.

In fact, the protection pressure of public places such as 4S with low passenger flow is much smaller than that of supermarkets and wet markets. Moreover, front-line brands like Nissan have set up disinfection procedures in their stores, and staff will also be required to undergo health quarantine. Just like all those health protection measures such as wearing masks, disinfecting frequently, and ventilating frequently. Once you have done this, you can generally rest assured.

Conclusion

A few days ago I was chatting with a friend about how to travel more safely. Some people say that buses are good, with large space and good air circulation. Some people say that it is better to take a taxi. You can open the windows for ventilation and don’t have to look at other people’s faces. Moreover, there are a lot of empty taxis now.

Until the end, someone said that private cars are the most practical, and the final word was final. Sure enough, it’s better to have a car.

In fact, disinfection in the car is nothing more than conventional methods such as alcohol, 84 and ventilation. If a person pays great attention to personal hygiene and protection, then there will definitely be no problem in the car.

What needs to be paid attention to is to protect the vehicle during disinfection and make good use of the characteristics of the vehicle itself. If a car is good, it can provide some additional benefits, so it naturally requires careful care. For example, cars with panoramic sunroofs that can bask in the sun often also have leather seats and steering wheels. Pay attention when disinfecting. The more careful you are about your car, the more considerate it will be.

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