One of the biggest threats comes about once per year in most areas of America, during the winter it strikes. Nearly one million Americans slip on snow or ice each year, and 17,000 of these falls will result in a fatal injury, according to the CDC. There are three items whose combines usefulness have been sworn to by thousands of Americans throughout the winter months. Sodium chloride rock salt, sand and kitty litter. As strange as the last item seems, it is very useful in a slippery situation.
Rock salt works quick to eat away the snow and the ice but suffers from one serious drawback; it dissolves into the water it creates when it melts the ice and snow. Once it melts, it loses any grit factor which is why sand or kitty litter come in handy next. Either of these items will make sure you have a nice and gritty surface instead of an ice arena.
All of us here at Empire Toyota wish you a happy Holiday season and please remember to drive safely.
