HOW CLEAN IS YOUR CAR?

University College London

CLEANLINESS may not be associated with godliness so much these days, but it’s more closely linked to good health than ever. With words such as ‘sanitising’, ‘transmission’, and ‘personal protective equipment’ now in everyday use, the focus on ensuring we’re as germ and virus-free as possible has rarely been sharper.

So even though research indicates Covid-19 is spread far more by airborne, rather than surface transmission, it’s little surprise that people are increasingly trying to ensure their cars are as clean as they possibly can be.

One of the more oft-cited facts about cleanliness is that smartphones and computer keyboards