Can Damage Vehicle Components, Here's How To Clean Cars Affected By Eye Gas

YOGYAKARTA Tear gas (ear gas) which is often used by the authorities to disperse demonstrators can actually leave dangerous residues on the car. If the car is hit by tear gas, this can cause a pungent smell, even damage the components if it is not cleaned immediately.

Quoting the Medical News Today page, tear gas is made of solid or liquid-shaped chemicals, not muni gas that is aerosolated into a fine fog. Some types of chemicals that are often used to make tear gas are chloroacetophenone (CN), chloropicharin (PS), bromobenzylcyanide (CA), and dibenzoxazepine (CR).

In addition to causing a painful and burning sensation in the eyes, nose, and mouth, the tear gas compound can also damage the car's components directly.

Therefore, it is important for vehicle owners to know how to clean a car that is exposed to tear gas so that it remains safe and comfortable to use.

So, how do you clean the car from the rest of the tear gas? Compiled from various sources, see the information as soon as possible.

Before washing the car that was hit by tear gas, first wear personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and protective glasses. This is because the tear gas particles left in the car can irritate your eyes, skin, nose, and mouth. In addition, make sure you work in an open area with good air circulation.

The second tip is to open the ventilation of the car starting from doors, windows, and baggage. He said for a few hours so that the gas particles could decrease.

The third step is to release and dispose of the car cabin filter that is exposed to tear gas. This is because the cabin filter may have been contaminated so that it must be replaced with tears.

To remove the modul cabin filter, pay attention to the following steps:

The fourth step is to thoroughly wash the exterior of the car, make sure there is no dirt, dust, or remnants of the hazardous substance attached.

When washing the car, don't forget to use soapy water and gloves. At this stage, clean the air ventilation area and gaps.

Next, clean the car's interior by vacuuming all carpets and seats. Wash all dashboard surfaces, steering wheel, door panels, and others with water and soap, and use microfiber fabrics.

Meanwhile, to wash the seat and cloth carpet, the trick is to lift the carpet and clean it outside the car cabin.

Finally, you also need to clean the car air conditioner ventilation system. The trick, AC roads with outdoor air circulation mode for 10-15 minutes after cleaning. If you still smell a pungent smell, consider cleaning the AC channel at a car air conditioning specialist workshop.

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