If you’ve ever had to clean a hand sanitizer stain from your car dashboard, you know it can be a pain. Here are four tips to help get the job done quickly and easily.

  1. Use a wet cloth or sponge. Wetting the cloth or sponge will help it absorb more of the hand sanitizer, making it easier to remove the stain.
  2. Apply pressure with your fingers. Apply pressure with your fingers to push the stain down and away from the surface of the dashboard.
  3. Use a cleaner that is safe for plastics. If using a cleaner that is not specifically designed for plastic surfaces, be sure to test it first on a small area of the dashboard to make sure it is safe for use on the entire surface. Some examples of cleaners that are safe for use on plastic surfaces include rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.
  4. Rinse off the cleaner and dry off the dashboard surface. Wipe down the area with a dry cloth to finish cleaning up ..