What you should never leave in the car in winter: it may even lead to explosion

In the winter, you should be very careful about things you inadvertently forget in your car. Batteries and aerosols can even explode at temperatures that are too cold.

Medicines can become ineffective if stored in the wrong conditions. The Express has told you what things should never be left in cars in winter for a long time.

Medicines

Sometimes people leave their daily medication in the car as a reminder to take it in the morning while driving to work. However, storing medications at low temperatures can reduce their effectiveness and even make them dangerous.

This is less true for tablets and capsules. However, the active chemicals in liquids and injectable medicines can decompose rapidly under unfavorable conditions.

You should always store medications at the correct temperature to maintain their effectiveness.

Carbonated beverages

Frozen carbonated beverages expand as they freeze and put pressure on the dissolved carbon dioxide inside. This can cause the can to explode or fizz when opened.

Glasses and glassware

Glasses can become deformed and break if left in the car in winter for a long time.

The frames will become more vulnerable to breakage. Low temperatures can damage the lenses, causing them to expand and contract, resulting in distorted vision.

Therefore, glasses should be stored in a case and not left out in the cold for long periods of time.

Musical instruments

Musical instruments are also vulnerable to the cold. They can be damaged if left in the car overnight.

Wooden instruments, such as violins, guitars, and cellos, are exposed to low temperatures, which can damage or destroy glue joints. The instruments will become unplayable.

Batteries

Spare batteries can burst and leak in the cold. They will be discharged due to sub-zero temperatures. Frost will affect the electrochemical reactions inside the battery.

Alkaline batteries are especially dangerous, as they can even explode and leak.

Devices

Internal lithium-ion batteries deteriorate in cold weather, so cell phones and laptops should not be left in the car for long periods of time.

Aerosols

Aerosols destabilize at extremely low temperatures. They can become dangerous when exposed to extreme cold. The low temperature can affect the cans under pressure, leading to cracks or even an explosion.

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