Most of us have been breathing a small sigh of relief these last few days, now that New York state is beginning to open up and quarantines from the COVID-19 pandemic are being lifted. As we all start venturing out again, it’s important to keep ourselves and our environments as germ-free as possible.
Your wheelchair van should be sanitized and disinfected on a regular basis, to help you and anyone you travel with stay safe. Here are some tips on what to do…
1. Keep Disinfectant in Your Vehicle. The experts are saying that the COVID-19 virus on external surfaces can be killed. Common household EPA-registered disinfectants will do the job. It’s recommended that you always keep some spray and wipes in your van, and that you continually wipe down all points of the car where contact is made.
2. Make Common Touchpoints Your Focus. Prioritize disinfecting the places in your van where people touch the most. In addition to more obvious things, like your keys, steering wheel, and door handles, another important part of your wheelchair van’s interior is the dashboard. It can harbor and spread germs, because air is continuously being sucked over your dashboard and circulated throughout the car. Other spots to clean regularly include ramp and door operating buttons, seat belts, wheelchair straps, remotes, and touchscreens.
3. Continue to Wash Your Hands Regularly. This may seem like an overly simple task for combating a pathogen, but experts say that it’s one of the most effective tasks you can perform to do your part to help flatten the curve. Washing your hands before eating, using the restroom, providing care to others, and after sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose will reduce the number of germs that are brought into your wheelchair van in the first place.
At Bussani Mobility, our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our customers. We’re happy to assist in whatever way you need during these trying times. Remember that our auto shops are open for service, and we’ll pick up and deliver your vehicle for free. Just let us know how we can help.