We know that with the arrival of summer and the high temperatures — which each year occur more frequently and intensely — the risk of pathogens inside our car that can be harmful to health increases considerably. This, combined with poor ventilation and improper cleaning, creates the perfect breeding ground for bad odours to appear and cause an unpleasant experience inside any vehicle. To avoid this issue, a good ozone car treatment will give you unmatched comfort.
Although air fresheners and some sprays can help leave a pleasant scent, the truth is that in most cases the main problem lies in the dirt and contamination that have built up in the car over time.
That’s why, if you’re planning some well-deserved holidays this summer, staying in your city, or simply need a thorough car disinfection with ozone, you shouldn’t hesitate to check out one of our car glass workshops available to our clients, where you will find an effective, quick, and simple method to give your vehicle the care it needs.
How does car disinfection with ozone work?
Ozone car disinfection is a service that has grown in popularity in recent years, especially following the recent coronavirus pandemic. If you’re still not sure exactly what an ozone car treatment involves, here are the most important steps during the sanitisation process:
- The ozone generator is connected to the car’s cigarette lighter power outlet in the direction of the air conditioning.
- The timer is set between 10 and 15 minutes depending on the size of the car.
- The air conditioning is switched on.
- The doors and windows must remain closed so that the ozone is encapsulated in the air circulation system and in the sanitisation of the interior surfaces.
- Once the sanitisation time has finished, the doors are opened to allow fresh air back in and re-oxygenate the interior.
- At the end of the process, the air conditioning expels a fresh and pleasant aroma, completely opposite to the heavy and humid smell present before.
Common pathogens in summer
As we mentioned earlier, it’s in summer when it’s most important to carry out car ozone disinfection, as pathogens at this time of year are more evident, often accompanied by bad odours that can be hard to eliminate. Here are some of the most common ones you should pay close attention to:
Fungi: In car ozone disinfection, fungi are often the most difficult pathogens to eliminate, as they are located inside the ventilation ducts where cleaning is scarce. Heat and humidity encourage the appearance of moulds that can cause respiratory problems such as asthma or certain allergies.
Viruses: During the worst days of the coronavirus pandemic, this was the most feared pathogen to contract inside a car. However, a proper car ozone treatment and thorough disinfection can help reduce or eliminate the spread of common viruses such as flu or colds.
Bacteria: During the hot season, bacteria that are highly harmful to our health can proliferate inside the car. This happens when liquids are spilled on the seats or when food debris accumulates in hard-to-reach areas that have not been cleaned within an appropriate period.
Staphylococcus aureus, for example, can cause skin infections or, in more severe cases, pneumonia. Similarly, Escherichia coli or Salmonella are bacteria that can cause serious gastroenteritis.
Dust mites: The dryness of summer can mean that road dust enters the car’s interior. Dust accumulating on seats or any other car surface leads to the proliferation of dust mites and potential allergic reactions in the car’s occupants.
Don’t forget that ventilation ducts are where microorganisms and other pathogens tend to accumulate the most. If you don’t have a car glass workshop or mechanic in your area with an ozone disinfection device for your car, then you should use a disinfectant spray and carefully spread it through the filters with a brush. You can also carry out this cleaning procedure with plenty of water and soap.
Our car glass workshop is specialised
Remember that in our car glass workshop we can work on another issue with your vehicle while the ozone disinfection process is being carried out. We are specialists in optimising time and efficiency, so you can have your car’s glass repaired while its interior is being disinfected. In no more than 15 minutes, you will have a practically new car!
At Ralarsa, it will always be important for you to take care of both your car and your own health, so that you can travel in harmony and peace of mind towards your next destination.
