VIDEO from Medialink: Cleaning the Air Inside Your Car

--How clean is the inside of your car? Allergy season is here, and experts say the chances of setting off allergic reactions inside a car are greater than in your home or workplace because there is less air volume. What can you do to prevent bacteria from forming in your car?

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Spilling a cup of coffee or food in your car without properly cleaning it up can leave mold spores and bacteria. Make sure to clean up after spills and keep surfaces dry -- especially carpets and cup holders. Having a box of disinfecting wipes handy and wiping off the dashboard, steering wheel and cup holders regularly will help keep your car clean.

Cabin air filters -- a feature found on most vehicles -- can also keep pollutants out of your car. Cabin air filters are on the intake side of the air conditioning system and they can extract pollen, soot and dust -- keeping them from entering the vehicle. Check with your manufacturer to see how often you should change the filter to keep the air inside your vehicle at its cleanest.