Is Your Car Making You Sick? The Winter Guide to Sanitation & Salt Protection

Michael Bell
Dec 30, 2025
2 min read

Steam cleaning car interior sanitizing for flu season Utah

Winter in Northern Utah brings two guarantee things: flu season and road salt. While you are busy washing your hands and taking vitamins, you might be overlooking the biggest germ trap in your life: your car.

Studies show the average steering wheel carries 4x more bacteria than a public toilet seat. Combine that with the tracked-in mud and corrosive road salt destroying your carpets, and your vehicle is taking a beating.

Here is how our 5-Star Winter Defense strategy protects your family’s health and your car’s value.

Fight Flu Season with Steam Sanitation

Cold and flu viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours. A simple wipe-down isn't enough to kill them.

This is why we use professional Steam Cleaning as part of our Premium Interior Detail.

212°F Protection: High-temperature steam naturally kills 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and mold spores on contact.
Chemical-Free: We sanitize your vents, cup holders, and steering wheel without using harsh chemicals that your family breathes in.
Air Quality: Steam flushes out allergens trapped in your air vents, helping you breathe easier all winter.

Stop Road Salt from Eating Your Carpets

That white, crusty residue on your floor mats isn't just dirt - it’s Magnesium Chloride (Road Salt)! If left untreated, it crystallizes and acts like tiny knives, cutting your carpet fibers every time you step on them.

Vacuuming cannot remove salt. It requires Hot Water Extraction.

We dissolve the salt bonds using heated specialized solutions and extract the slurry, leaving your carpets fresh, soft, and salt-free. Ignoring this damage can permanently ruin your vehicle's flooring.