Brine and Road Salt: Get Ahead of Winter and Protect Your Vehicle with Salts Gone
As winter approaches, road safety becomes a priority, and with that comes the widespread use of road salt and brine. These de-icing agents help keep streets clear of snow and ice, but they pose a serious threat to your vehicle and property. Road salt, and the more recent use of brine (a liquid mixture of water and salt), are both highly corrosive substances. When left untreated, they can cause rust, corrosion, and long-term damage to your car’s metal components and outdoor surfaces.
Luckily, with Salts Gone, you can take proactive steps to neutralize these harmful substances and protect your investment. Here’s how to get ahead of winter with a smart maintenance routine using Salts Gone.
The Hidden Dangers of Road Salt and Brine
Both road salt and brine are commonly used to make winter roads safer by lowering the freezing point of water. While road salt is solid and scattered on icy streets, brine is a liquid solution applied before a snowstorm to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement. Both of these treatments are effective at keeping roads safe—but the salt content in them can lead to serious damage if it accumulates on your vehicle or driveway.
Why Brine is a Growing Concern:
Brine sticks to your vehicle more easily than solid road salt. The liquid nature of brine allows it to seep into cracks and crevices, reaching areas where solid salt might not, increasing the risk of corrosion. Plus, since brine is applied proactively, your vehicle is exposed to it before, during, and after a snowstorm.
How Salt Damages Vehicles:
When road salt or brine comes into contact with your vehicle’s metal parts—particularly the undercarriage, wheel wells, and brake components—it begins a process called oxidation, leading to rust and corrosion. Left unchecked, this can weaken the structural integrity of your car, leading to expensive repairs over time. Similarly, the salt can damage your driveway and sidewalks, causing cracks and surface erosion.
Prepare Your Vehicle and Property with Salts Gone
Preventing damage from brine and road salt is simple when you take proactive measures. Salts Gone is designed to neutralize salt, making it an essential part of your winter preparation routine. By starting early, you can protect your vehicle and property from salt-related damage all season long.
1. Clean and Protect Your Vehicle
Before winter begins, thoroughly clean your vehicle to remove any dirt, grime, and leftover salt from the previous season. This creates a fresh surface, and when paired with Salts Gone, it ensures you start winter with a clean slate.
Why Salts Gone? It’s formulated to neutralize salt rather than just wash it away. This means that any residual brine or road salt that’s trapped in hard-to-reach areas will be rendered harmless.
Steps for Vehicle Protection:
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Begin by washing your vehicle as usual, focusing on the undercarriage, wheel wells, and brakes, where salt is most likely to accumulate.
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Apply Salts Gone to all exterior surfaces, ensuring full coverage, especially in high-risk areas.
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Rinse thoroughly with water to remove the neutralized salt.
Regular use of Salts Gone throughout the winter can help prevent brine and road salt from taking hold and causing long-term damage.
2. Treat Your Driveway and Walkways
Concrete, asphalt, and pavers are all vulnerable to salt damage over time. As road salt and brine are tracked onto your driveway and walkways, they can cause surface deterioration, cracks, and pitting.
Neutralize Salt Before Damage Occurs:
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Sweep away any dirt or debris from your driveway and walkways.
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Spray Salts Gone directly onto the surfaces to neutralize any residual road salt or brine.
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Rinse with water to remove the dissolved salt, leaving your surfaces clean and protected.
This simple step will extend the lifespan of your driveway and walkways,
preventing salt from penetrating and causing long-term damage.
3. Don’t Forget Outdoor Equipment
If you have outdoor equipment like trailers, snowblowers, or even patio furniture that will be exposed to road salt or brine, it’s essential to clean and treat these items before winter begins. Metal surfaces are especially prone to rust and corrosion, so applying Salts Gone can provide an extra layer of protection.
Quick Tip: Salts Gone works on all types of metal, so whether you’re treating a snowblower or a trailer, it will help prevent rust and salt buildup.
4. Commercial and Fleet Vehicles
For business owners who manage fleets of vehicles or equipment exposed to winter roads, taking preventative measures against brine and road salt is essential. Salts Gone can help protect your investment by neutralizing salt and keeping your vehicles in peak condition throughout the winter.
By applying Salts Gone regularly to your fleet or equipment, you can prevent salt-related wear and tear, extending the lifespan of your vehicles and reducing costly maintenance.
Stay Protected Throughout the Winter
Winter weather doesn’t have to spell disaster for your vehicle and property. By staying proactive and using Salts Gone as part of your regular maintenance routine, you can neutralize the harmful effects of brine and road salt before they cause lasting damage. From preseason prep to mid-winter cleanings, Salts Gone makes it easy to keep your vehicle, driveway, and outdoor equipment safe all season long.
Final Thoughts
Brine and road salt are necessary for road safety, but they don’t have to destroy your vehicle or property in the process. By getting ahead of winter and using Salts Gone, you can protect your investment from the corrosive effects of salt and ensure that your vehicle and surfaces stay in excellent condition, no matter how much snow and ice come your way.
Ready to protect your vehicle and property from brine and road salt? Start your winter prep today with Salts Gone, and stay ahead of the damage this season!
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