With winter finally making its comeback here in Spokane, WA, many drivers are already thinking of the amount of road salt they will have to buy in advance due to ice. It’s important to recognize that you are not limited to just road salt for escaping a slippery road situation this winter. Our team can help!
While salt so far is the most useful substance for dealing with ice, it's also very damaging to the environment as well as extremely corrosive and damaging to vehicles if it spills within them or collects in their undercarriage. Another negative aspect of salt is that it typically is very costly, and since no can fully predict how the ice situation can go, there's no telling how much you need to buy.
Because of the high cost and environmental impact of road salt, many commuters have been begun seeking other alternatives for extra traction. Kitty litter has been tried, but ultimately it's just as environmentally unfriendly. Sand, however, has been found to be good as it maintains traction, doesn't harm the environment, works in all temperatures, and is cheap. For more information about winter driving hacks, come to Subaru of Spokane.
