Recommended Precautions When Cleaning Hard Surfaces In Vehicles (A21030C)

RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS WHEN CLEANING HARD SURFACES IN VEHICLES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

All Models

You are most likely regularly disinfecting vehicles for the safety of you and your customers. This is important to perform on all vehicles -especially shared ones- to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Certain disinfectants containing ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 71% or higher, isopropyl alcohol, ammonia, bleach, and/or citrus-based cleaning products can discolor or otherwise damage vehicle surfaces.

Honda recommends cleaning hard non-porous vehicle surfaces using a safe biodegradable disinfectant called Bioesque™ Botanical Disinfectant Solution which is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is readily available through your normal fluids ordering program using the information below.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number	Amount	Quantity
08700-9565	1 Quart Spray Bottle	12 units per case
08700-9567	1 Gallon Bottle	4 units per case
08700-9569	55 Gallon Drum	1 unit

If you are unable to purchase the Honda-recommended biodegradable disinfectant, clean with a mild dish soap and water, then use a 60% - 70% ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to properly disinfect. These are effective cleaning and disinfecting methods according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Always apply disinfectants using a soft cloth. Never spray disinfectants directly on vehicle surfaces or they could be damaged. After application, wait 5 minutes before rinsing.

After 5 minutes, soak a shop cloth in clean water and wipe down the affected surfaces.

Finally, make sure to use a clean shop towel to completely dry the affected surfaces.

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