Road salt is used to treat roads in the winter, making them safer to drive on. People throughout Pocatello, ID use road salt on their walkways and driveway to prevent slippery ice from accumulating as well.
The problem with using too much road salt is that it can kill off vegetation and wreck the components beneath your vehicle because it is corrosive. While you may be tempted to try to use kitty litter as an alternative to road salt, it is much less effective. Kitty litter spread on your driveway will provide you with traction, but only for a short while. Once the kitty litter soaks up moisture, you will have a clay mess all over your driveway.
Sand is a better option if you don't want to use a lot of road salt. Sand continues to provide traction, even when it gets wet. Prepare for the winter ahead by getting maintenance on your vehicle at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Pocatello today.