If there is a peculiar smell due to water entering the car, the following methods are available:
1. Ventilation
Mild air pollution is everywhere and can be alleviated by simple measures , so car owners don’t have to worry too much.
The easiest way is to open the windows to ventilate, especially in new cars, and always open the windows to let the air circulate. Before getting in the car every morning, or when parking for a long time, you might as well open the car door, ventilate it thoroughly and take a breath before getting in the car.
It is understood that activated carbon is currently the most effective, safest and easiest way for car owners to implement. Activated carbon has the characteristics of more pores and has strong adsorption power for harmful substances such as formaldehyde. The smaller the adsorption effect, the better. If you're worried about the air in your car, try an activated carbon air purifier from the store. The use of activated carbon is a physical method that does not produce secondary pollution and can be used safely.
2. Fruits
Some car owners put lemons, grapefruits and other tropical fruits in the car to feel the fresh air. This method will also be useful. Li Shusheng told reporters that lemons , grapefruit, and pineapple rely on volatile aromas to cover the effects of odors, but cannot decompose harmful substances in the air.
Common air fresheners on the market also serve as a cover. If it is an unqualified air freshener, it will cause new pollution. In comparison, fruits are more effective.
3. Car perfume
Perfume itself has no function of decomposing or degrading harmful substances in the car, and can only mask the smell. At present, the perfume brands in the automotive supplies market are relatively complicated. Many car owners choose car perfume mainly for the appearance, but ignore the inherent quality of the perfume. Some low-quality perfumes have no manufacturers and no certification marks.
Experts believe that such perfumes not only fail to purify the air, but will accelerate the levels of formaldehyde, benzene and other substances in the car air to exceed standards, causing "secondary pollution." Therefore, car owners must be careful when choosing perfume and try to choose a brand of natural extracts. The fragrance of some inferior perfumes is not as good as the pungent ones.
4. Photocatalyst, ozone
Many car service shops have introduced photocatalyst, ozone and other methods to purify new air. According to Li Shusheng, the hydroxyl groups generated by the titanium dioxide photocatalyst by light irradiation can convert organic compounds into non-toxic substances such as carbon dioxide. This method is effective quickly, but the treatment effect on formaldehyde pollution is not obvious.
Ozone has the functions of sterilization and disinfection. However, ozone only purifies and disinfects existing harmful gases in the air. In fact, many harmful automobile gases volatilize for a long time, especially formaldehyde produced during indoor decoration, which may volatilize for as long as 15 years. Therefore, ozone purification effect is limited and can easily cause secondary pollution.
Extended information:
Other treatment methods for water in the car and odor:
First, remove the car’s carpets, floor mats, seat covers, etc. Take out the decoration, clean it, and then let it dry; then use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust in the corner, and then spray an appropriate amount of cleaning agent on the console and other places to clean it to achieve a clean effect.
1. Check the circuit
Once the car is flooded, try not to open the car's electronic equipment to avoid short circuits. After it rains, car owners should promptly conduct a detailed inspection of the car's circuit and check whether the drainage function inside the car is normal. If any existing electronic equipment is found to be faulty, they should go to a repair shop for repair in time.
2. Do a good job of disinfection and disinfection
In order to ensure that the air in the car is fresh and clean, it is best for car owners to open the air-conditioning evaporator box for cleaning. After cleaning, the air in the car should be purified. Using a car air purifier can remove the odor in the car and achieve the effect of disinfection and sterilization.
It should be noted that car owners must not neglect the cleaning of their cars. Once water enters the car, the car will produce dirt and bacteria. Over time, it will also produce odor, which will affect driving safety. Therefore, the car After water enters, cleaning the car is essential!
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