Your commute & COVID-19: Preventive tips

Prevention is the key to keeping our families safe and healthy during this pandemic scare. We are urging everyone to sanitize their cars thoroughly; everything should be cleaned using soap & water before you sanitize for optimum sanitizing power.

The American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Center for Biocide Chemistries has a list of disinfecting products they suggest, but most household cleaning products are effective. 

In the Car:  

Germs picked up in public places and during a commute are easily transferred, but sanitizing these frequently touched spots in your car can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Car keys 
• Door handles, inside and outside the car 
• Steering wheels 
• Radio buttons, dials, and touch screens 
• Seat belts and car seats 
• Cell phones 
• Purses and diaper bags 
• Travel cups and cup holders 

Tips for keeping safe while on the road: 

Always use disinfecting wipes or use a barrier method (gloves or tissue) when touching public surfaces. Some examples of public surfaces to be mindful of are-

• Gas Pumps 
• Parking meters 
• Toll road booths 
• Touch screens and keypads 
• Shared pens at banks, signing receipts, etc. 

Tips for using public transportation: 

If avoiding ride shares or public transportation is impossible, here are some measures you can take to protect yourself and others. 

• Avoid touching surfaces when possible 
• Don’t touch your face 
• Use debit/credit cards or mobile payments instead of cash (money has tons of germs!) 
• Keep a distance from other passengers 
• Bring sanitizing wipes 
• Bring tissues or gloves for barrier methods 
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 70 percent alcohol 
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds 

Visit the CDC website for advice and the most recent updates and information about the Corona-virus.