Disinfecting your car

RACQ's Motoring Advice team advises disinfecting your car is only necessary if a surface has been contaminated with infectious material. Disinfectants will not work on a dirty surface.

It is recommended that you also wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a face mask.

You should pay attention to high-touch areas such as:

• Steering wheel.
• Gear selector.
• Door handles, inner and outer.
• Touch displays.
• Audio and climate control systems.
• Arm rests.
• Anywhere directly in the firing line of a sneeze or cough.

As these surfaces can be quite textured for grip, they may require extra effort to clean.

Routine mechanical (rubbing) cleaning with a suitable detergent and water followed by rinsing with clean water and drying is the best method for removing germs from surfaces.

A clean cloth should be used each time and this can either be one that is disposable or able to be washed in a washing machine.

Any detergent that is to be used should be purchased from a car parts supplier and tested on a small discreet area of each individual trim material before use

Don't use any type of bleach or hydrogen peroxide on your car's interior.