How to protect yourself when traveling by car during the epidemic? These points are crucial

My friends must have had a special time during this Spring Festival holiday. Due to the virus epidemic, the usual eating, drinking, playing and gatherings were no longer available, and various travel plans for the New Year were also scrapped. For us ordinary people, how to avoid infection is the most practical problem at present. Although staying at home can temporarily keep you safe, life has to go on and you still have to go out to work and earn money. At present, many cities have begun to resume work. We cannot predict the risks of taking public transportation on the way to and from get off work. To stay away from crowded places as much as possible, self-driving travel will definitely become the first choice for many people. So the question is, what kind of protective measures are needed to ensure safety when traveling by car during special periods? Today we will talk about this matter.

Wear masks and gloves?

First of all, even if you are driving out, wearing a mask is still essential. A car is a relatively closed environment, especially if there are multiple passengers in the car. Wearing a mask can prevent cross-infection.

Disposable medical masks, medical surgical masks, KN95/N95 and above particle protective masks and medical protective masks can be used for full-time masks. Cotton masks and sponge masks are not recommended. Of course, it is not only necessary to wear a mask while driving to and from get off work, but also in public places such as offices.

In addition, wearing gloves is another effective way to avoid contact transmission. It is recommended to throw disposable gloves into a closed trash can after use, and it is recommended to clean non-disposable gloves in time after use. ?

Vehicle Disinfection

Before getting in the car, of course we must first clean and disinfect our hands. For vehicles parked outside, certain sterilization and disinfection measures are also required to minimize the possibility of artificially bringing germs into the vehicle.

First of all, outside the car, we need to wipe the four door handles, the trunk switch, the car key, etc. to disinfect these locations that are easily contaminated by bacteria.

After entering the car, you also need to focus on wiping the following parts that are frequently touched by hands, such as: seats, seat belts, steering wheels, gear handles, handbrakes, one-button start buttons, center consoles, and displays. , instrument panel, central armrest, door handles, handles, air conditioning outlets, etc. After cleaning, close the door and let the vehicle stand still for more than 30 minutes. Then open the door, lower the glass, and allow the vehicle to ventilate for 10 minutes.

In addition, hand sanitizer, disinfectant and paper towels should be kept in the car in the near future. When disinfecting and wiping, car owners can choose to use 84 disinfectant mixed with water, medical alcohol mixed with water, or disinfectant wipes. During the epidemic, it is recommended to disinfect once before leaving the car and after returning.

Air ventilation

In addition to doing a good job of disinfection, another essential and key protection link is to keep the air fresh in the car.

During the epidemic, in residential areas, parking lots and other places with low vehicle speeds, it is recommended that car owners use more internal circulation of air conditioners to reduce air flow inside and outside the car and reduce the chance of infection. And if we are driving at high speed, we can use external circulation and appropriately open windows for ventilation to keep the air fresh in the car.

One more thing must be explained. We all know that when the car window is closed, regardless of the external circulation or the internal circulation, the air enters the car after being filtered by the air-conditioning filter. Of course, we also need to ensure that the air-conditioning The quality of the filter is good, but its main function is to filter dust and harmful particles in the air. Don’t expect it to filter viruses. Therefore, maintaining air circulation in the car, disinfecting and cleaning, and wearing masks and gloves are still key.

Written at the end

Currently, the number of people infected with the virus is still increasing, and the wave of returning to work, school, and travel after the Spring Festival is surging towards major cities. This time The "war of resistance" has entered its most critical stage. Although the noise caused by this epidemic is indeed a bit big, I believe that with the medical workers and other staff fighting on the front line, we will definitely be able to overcome the current difficulties! Ordinary people taking protective measures are the greatest support to them.

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