Things you should not leave in your car on a hot day

Carbonated drink cans can explode when left in a hot car. Illustration: Nguyen Toan

Electronic devices

All battery-powered devices such as digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, etc. should not be exposed to high temperatures. Under normal temperature conditions, batteries and internal components of electronic devices generate heat during use.

If you accidentally leave them in the car, the heat buildup can damage the circuit board, memory card, battery, camera lens. Even if the acid in the battery leaks out, it can be harmful to human eyes and skin.

Lighter

A lighter can explode inside a hot car and cause very unfortunate consequences.

Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics

Medicines, dietary supplements and cosmetics are items that many people have the habit of carrying in their cars. While it is recommended that medicines and cosmetics be kept in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Therefore, if you park your car in the sun without shade or cover, you should take them with you.

In addition, at high temperatures, cosmetics can change, creating chemical reactions that reduce quality and produce toxins. In fact, there have been many cases of perfumes and sunscreens exploding in cars.

Can of carbonated water

Soft drinks, including beer, have a significant amount of carbonation in the can to ensure the water has the necessary fizz that consumers will enjoy. However, when exposed to high temperatures, these cans will have a very high rate of explosion, thereby damaging the interior design if left in the car.

Transparent water bottle

For transparent water bottles, placing them under the sun will cause a large amount of light to converge in one location, which will make the risk of a fire in the car very high.

In addition, if the water bottle is made of plastic, the chemical composition of the plastic bottle can also be changed due to the impact of a large heat source. These substances are very harmful to human health.