The volcanic activity of Popocatépetl has not ceased in recent weeks; however, between the night of Friday the 19th and the early hours of Saturday the 20th of May, there were a series of explosions and the expulsion of incandescent material, causing a rain of ash.
Given the situation, airlines have canceled flights to Mexico, classes in Puebla They have been suspended and it is recommended that the population closest to the volcano take shelter in their homes and not go out on their own. security.
Although the activity in the streets of the region has been reduced, the cars continue to travel, which is why they have been filled with volcanic ash and being this a first time of the event, we wonder how to clean it.
This material is usually delicate and harmful to healthTherefore, in the first instance, it is recommended to wear face masks and gloves when cleaning the car. Once placed, you must follow these instructions:
- If there is a lot of ash, you will have to use a dry cloth or soft sponge and try to remove the product from the ground. Subsequently and with the help of a broom, this must be swept and deposited in a boat or bag. Be careful with throwing the ash down the drain or leaving it scattered on the street, as it could affect other citizens
- In case the ash is little, it is recommended to use a little drinking water to remove the accumulated.
- To obtain a better drying, you can use microfiber followed by wax to polish the car.
- To leave the windshield wipers “like new”, you have to remove them, blow them with a vacuum cleaner and clean them so that the ash does not spread in case of rain
- The rims, for their part, are cleaned with a dry cloth and brush.
Is it necessary to clean the ash from the car? The answer is yes. It should not last more than five days in your body, as it is said to contain a high level of acidity, which could harm the vehicle’s paint and even, in the worst case, the engine.
The volcano is located in the central part of the Mexican Transversal Volcanic Belt and is located at the convergence of the limits of the states of Mexico, Puebla and Morelos and 72 kilometers southeast of Mexico City.
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