Mice will look for anywhere cozy to set up a nestand your car can make the ideal home.
Keep food out of your car.
“Keep your vehicle clean, and vacuum the seats and floor mats,” he says.
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Park in a safer spot.
Your garage can do more than protect your car from the elements.
It can add an extra barrier a mouse has to get through to get to your car.
“That makes it too simple for a mouse to gain easy access to your car.”
Take your car out regularly.
A car you rarely drive can be the perfect nesting spot for mice, Schmidt says.
Consider mouse deterrents.
A mouse infestation can lead to some serious electrical damage to your car.
“Electrical wire is sometimes coated with a soy-based plastic insulation that can be irresistible to a hungry mouse.
Once your car is mouse-free, take care to clean it thoroughly.
Avoid using a vacuum or a broom, which can cause virus droplets to become airborne.
Use a general purpose disinfecting product that says “disinfectant” on the label.
Auto care companies like Armor All have wipes that can be used to disinfect.
Avoid using bleach, which can damage leather and other materials used in your car’s interior.
