8 Most Common Ways You Could Get Injured While Washing And Cleaning Your Own Car
Do you enjoy washing and cleaning your own car?
If so, what you’re about to read is very important to you, especially if you’re a surgeon, financial or real-estate advisor, lawyer, or some type of professional whose income-producing activity is dependent on you being physically present at certain times in a specific location.
Washing and cleaning their own car is usually a pleasant activity that many people enjoy doing, especially on the weekends.
Some say that it might even have therapeutic effects as it seems to relieve stress, and it also counts as beneficial physical exercise.
But all these upsides do not come without potential downsides.
Every year, a significant number of people deal with the unpleasant consequences of getting injured while washing and cleaning their own car.
From minor inconveniences to major injuries that require medical attention or, in some extreme cases, even hospitalization, here are the most common ways to get injured while cleaning your own car:
#1: Insect or animal bites
Cars that are stored inside a garage overnight, or for a longer period of time, become attractive targets for pests, such as rats, mice, bugs, and spiders. These critters can bite when disturbed or taken by surprise.
#2: Sprains to fingers or hands
Very common, especially when in a rush to finish the job.
#3: Inhaling fumes from chemicals
Some cleaning chemicals available on the market are harsh, or even toxic. While using you could unknowingly inhale some of the fumes.
#4: Skin burns
From the same chemicals, if they accidentally get on your skin.
#5: Eye injuries
From chemicals, dirt and debris splashing back into your eyes, causing from light burns and minor irritation, to more serious long-term effects.
#6: Lower back injuries
From lifting the water bucket and the vacuum cleaner, or from bending over for long periods of time.
#7: Electrical shock
From a faulty electrical tool, such as a vacuum cleaner or pressure washer, or from touching an electrical outlet with wet hands.
#8: Slip and fall
Happens most often because of a slippery floor, due to water and soap, or because of tripping over the hose or electrical cord.
If you like to have a clean car, but would prefer not to take any of the risks associated with washing and cleaning it yourself, there are many car cleaning companies out there which can do the work for you.
And a simple online search will reveal options for every budget.
All there is left for you to do is enjoying the satisfaction of driving a clean and shiny car, that you can take pride in, without any effort.
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