Things you should not leave in your car when parking in hot sun
With the car body made of metal, if the engine is turned off and the car is parked in areas with strong sunlight, the temperature inside the car will increase sharply. Therefore, some daily objects and tools can be damaged or cause harm to the car when the owner leaves them in the "beloved car" in the summer.
Plastic bottle
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If you keep plastic food containers or plastic bottles in your car, you may be consuming unhealthy foods and drinks. When exposed to high temperatures, plastic containers release potentially dangerous substances including BPA, which can alter hormones over time and increase the risk of certain endocrine disorders.
Medicine
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"Excessive heat can reduce the effectiveness of some medications," said Dr. Sarah Westberg, associate dean at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in the US.
Sharing the same view, Dr. Skye McKennon told the New York Times: "To ensure quality, pharmaceutical manufacturers recommend that most of their products be stored at temperatures between 20 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius."
Therefore, when leaving the car, it is best for the owner to take the medications with him instead of leaving them behind.
Phones, tablets, computers and other tech devices
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If we read the user manual for our phones, tablets, laptops, or other electronic devices, we can see that the manufacturer recommends that users avoid exposing them to high temperatures.
Leaving electronic devices in direct sunlight can damage batteries, especially modern lithium-ion batteries. According to Apple, temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius will reduce the battery capacity of their iPhone, iPad or MacBook laptops to a point where they cannot be restored.
Sunscreen
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Sunscreen is considered an "inseparable item" for many people in the hot summer. It will minimize the harmful effects of sunlight including UV rays on human skin. However, similar to the above items, sunscreen can also lose quality if stored in high temperatures.
"When sunscreen is stored at high temperatures, its effectiveness decreases, becoming less stable and reliable. This is even worse if it is stored in an environment above 25 degrees Celsius," said Fredric S. Brandt, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist in the US.
Pneumatic tire
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If you are a cyclist or use a stroller with pneumatic tires (which are tires filled with air), you should be careful about leaving the tires of these vehicles in the car on hot days.
According to The New York Times, high temperatures can cause the air inside the tire to expand, leading to a fire hazard. In addition, hot weather can weaken the rubber, causing the tire to deflate.
Glasses
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Sunglasses can help drivers deal with the glare of the sun while driving. However, the heat from the car can deform the frames, reducing the effectiveness of this item./.
