Car owners have been warned about the health risk of dirty air conditioning

Car air conditioners accumulate moisture, dust, and other contaminants over time, creating ideal conditions for the growth of bacteria and fungi. Andrey Dorokhov, Associate Professor of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry named after A. N. Reformatsky RTU MIREA, announced this on Thursday, April 3.

"This not only reduces the efficiency of the system, but also poses a threat to the health of the driver and passengers," he warned in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Dorokhov noted that many car owners use various chemicals to clean air conditioners, but not all of them are able to effectively destroy pathogenic microorganisms. The specialist said that the product should destroy not only bacteria, but also viruses, mold fungi and spores.

According to Dorokhov, it is necessary to make sure that the cleaner is safe for materials, does not cause corrosion of metal parts and destruction of polymeric materials. He added that some low-quality products may contain aggressive substances that can damage the rubber seals and plastic elements of the air conditioning system.

According to the expert, aerosol cans sprayed through ventilation deflectors are the most convenient and effective for self—use.

"When choosing a product, pay attention to the availability of clinical trials and quality certificates, such as CE marking, which confirms compliance with European safety standards," he said, adding that after completing the procedure, it is recommended to ventilate the car interior by opening windows and doors to remove chemical residues.

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Earlier, in May 2024, he was an expert of the online hypermarket of household goods, cottages, construction and repair "All Tools.<url> Maxim Sokolov spoke about which car systems are particularly at risk when heat sets in on the street, as well as how to save money on maintenance and repair of air conditioners. 360.ru .

In turn, the expert of the online hypermarket "All Tools.<url>" Ksenia Chashina advised during the summer car trips to make sure that the temperature in the car interior was comfortable even in the heat, RT reports.