Is it safe to use soap/water to clean engine cover?
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I noticed mouse droppings in my engine bay and while nothing looks damaged i am going to take it to my local mechanic for better look. I wanted to know if there is any repellent i can use to keep them away? i have tried surrounding the vehicles with cayenne/rubbing alcohol mixture only on the ground around the cars but not sure if that works. I wanted to put something in the engine bay itself to keep them from getting in. I wanted to clean the droppings as well but some are on my battery and engine cover. can soap and water be used? any advice will help thanks
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Hello, Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010.
The disappointing truth is that you can do very little to prevent rodent intrusion - except for maybe getting a cat to hang out near your car! Truth -- it helps! Cayenne, sprays, all kinds of supposed remedies...they all may have some value but they typically have limited success.
You can clean under the hood, but utilize a rubber glove and mask to prevent breathing in any rodent droppings and debris. Also wipe -- do not spray water and soap. So much can be negatively affected by water directly sprayed on the engine and components.
Try to park in a different location perhaps? It's a difficult concern and it is present absolutely everywhere...good luck!
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