Your Guide To Allergy-Proof Your Ride This Spring!

Scrub-a-dub-dub! It’s another cleaning blog and I know you’re probably wondering when these will end, and the answer is probably never! This week we have your guide on how to allergy-proof your ride so you don’t suffer from the sniffles, watering eyes, and sneezes this spring season! Check out these tips below and stop in to see our team if we can be of further assistance to you or if you’re in need of upgrading into a brand new CJDR from Zappone! We’re here to help and we hope to see you soon!

Clean It

The best way to start allergy-proofing your vehicle is to start with a clean slate. Yes, I know. More spring cleaning? Sorry but yup! You know just how dirty your vehicle can get, now think about how all that dirt, dust, and grime is adding to your allergies and making them worse. Totally nasty! We recommend wiping down your dashboard, seating, and vents as often as possible with a damp microfiber cloth and a solution with no irritants, harsh chemicals or strong scents. Vacuum, wash your floor mats and let dry completely before placing back into your vehicle. If you do, your floor mats can begin to grow mold and that’s not what we want! Stay away from air fresheners or cleaners that have harsh chemicals or any that could cause nasal irritation.

Contain It

Our clothing and shoes are the most frequent way allergens make their way into our vehicle’s cabin, which means it’s a smart idea to remove those articles of clothing that have come in contact with those allergens, if possible. We recommend storing them in a separate area, like your trunk and keep them confined, perhaps in a plastic bin. Keep your windows closed to keep allergens out during windy days or when pollen is at its peak. Go the extra mile to ensure that your weather stripping in intact and every window/ door shuts properly so dander can’t find a way in. If you’re traveling with pets this spring, keep them in their cage in your trunk or backseat with a t-shirt on them to keep their fur and dander from spreading all over the cabin!  

Replace It

Cabin and air filters are your best friends when it comes to healthy and happy cabin breathing! Most people don’t know this but if your filters have deteriorated you’re breathing in all sorts of nasty particles. So, if you can’t remember the last time you swapped out those filters, now is the time to do it. It’s also a great idea to check up on those filters once again after pollen season or really any season for that matter. You’re looking to see if the filters have deteriorated, clogged or they are still in proper shape.

Invest In It

Investing in keeping your vehicle clean is a great way to cut back on those allergens. Our first investment is easy peasy, we recommend stopping by the car wash especially when pollen is out of control. Not only will this wash off all the dirt just lurking on your vehicle, but it also cuts back on the chances of that pollen making its way into your cabin if you bump up against your vehicle or through your air vents. All-weather floor mats are a great investment and can cut back on dander that calls your vehicle’s carpet floor mats home.