Is Your Car Making You Sick?
Similar to the syndrome of getting sick at work, there is a condition being more widely recognized as “sick car syndrome.” Just like symptoms of sneezing and coughing when you spend time in an office with poor air quality, your car could be possing as a health risk if it contains toxic materials or hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned in quite some time now. And the more time you spend in your vehicle, the more likely it is that you are to get sick from these toxic materials.
Are you breathing in bad air and sitting next to mold and bacteria?
When you turn on your vehicle’s AC or heater, do you smell a bad odor coming from the vents? That bad smell could be an indicator that your vents are overdue for a cleaning. What’s worse than the terrible odor? This harmful air could be negatively affecting your health. As bad air circulates throughout your car, it creates mold, mildew, and other poisonous substances. You will essentially breathe these in day-in and day-out until you have your vents thoroughly cleaned.
In addition to mold and mildew, other toxic materials found in vehicles include:
- Lead
- Carbon Monoxide
- Nitrogen Oxide
- Ozone
- Formaldehyde
- And other volatile organic chemicals (VOCs)
What can you do prevent “sick car syndrome”?
Simply put – you can start by cleaning your car. But to really prevent becoming ill, you’ll want to take advantage of a couple of professional services. First, have the vents cleaned. This will create quality air circulation throughout your car or truck. Professional vent cleaning goes further than dusting your interior vents, it cleans the entire evaporator system. Next, have your car’s carpet cleaned. Not only will this eliminate dirt and other harmful bacteria carried in by the outsole’s of shoes but it will also get rid of any toxic materials that may be lingering. Lastly, consider having your vehicle detailed. Interior detailing involves extensively cleaning between the seats, door seals, door panels, as well as other hard to reach areas.
Contact C & D Dent Guys to learn more
Here at C & D Dent Guys, we too spend a good amount of time commuting. We know that sometimes eating in your vehicle is a must and that finding time to clean isn’t always easy. Leave it up to us to provide you with services in vent cleaning and carpet cleaning. We’ll help you avoid symptoms of sick car syndrome right away!