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The disinfectant of the hands became liquid gold in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. It has never been so important toWash your hands often and disinfect thethings you touch every day. But, no matter how many times you used it, we bet you also made this crucial mistake: leave it in your car.

Disease and Prevention Control Centers (CDC) recommends using a hand disinfectant thatcontains at least 60% alcohol to effectively kill germs. However, the alcohol-based hand disinfectant (ABHS) generally contains ethyl alcohol, which "evaporates at room temperature. "So, if you leave it in a warm environment, like a vehicle too long, the heat will decrease the amount of alcohol, which is the active ingredient that kills germs or viruses. Thus, the hand disinfectant will become essentially ineffective .

"It's definitely a problem if you leave your hand disinfectant in the car for days or weeks"Greg Boyce, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics from the Florida Gulf University University,says Wzvn. Although it notes that it is safe in the car when you run only a quick race.

If you accidentally let theDisinfectant bottle In your center console for a while, Boyce recommends bringing it inside and store it in a cool place (such as a wardrobe or a pantry with the rest of your cleaning supplies). Once it's back to room temperature, you can apply it without irritating your skin. And for more common mistakes, you risk doing driving, check the7 errors that you do every time you enter your car.