"Never leave cell phones in the car, the lithium battery could leak in the heat": a technology expert's warning to avoid explosions or fires

With the arrival of warmer weather, it's almost inevitable that our car will spend some time in the sun . Our vehicle can literally become an oven and reach very high temperatures. And, as we all know, there are objects and products that don't react well to extreme heat , starting with something as common as our cell phone . So before anything happens, take stock of the things you should remove from your car during this time. This is the advice shared by technology expert Eduardo Jaico, @soyedu.tec on Instagram (2 million followers), in one of his latest videos.

Prevention is better than cure. First, Eduardo Jaico warns about portable speakers: "They have heat-sensitive plastic materials, and the interior materials can be dangerous," he warns. In an enclosed environment with direct sunlight, some plastics can release benzene , a toxic chemical. This phenomenon occurs most frequently in new cars or those with brand-new plastic interiors.

Another thing to banish from your car in the heat is classic perfumes , especially if they're in glass and have a high concentration of alcohol : "If the container breaks or leaks, the risk of fire increases," warns the technology expert. In summer, a spark in a closed environment can be enough to cause a fire. But if there's one object you need to pay attention to , especially because we all have one, it's your cell phone : "Lithium batteries can leak in the heat," explains Eduardo. This also applies to all objects that have batteries , such as scooters or portable chargers.

You also need to be careful with another classic we can carry in the car, especially if you smoke. We're talking about lighters: "Don't leave lighters around either, because the compressed gas can cause an accident." There's no need to add much more to what the technology expert tells us. Last but not least, classic aerosols : "Be careful with deodorant bottles and similar items, as they are very sensitive to heat and pose a high risk," concludes Eduardo Jaico.

In short, use common sense and make sure you don't leave dangerous items in direct sunlight or in the car's interior compartments. And, of course, ventilate the car before getting in to lower the temperature . This is something we should do even before turning on the air conditioning .