Driving on roads that have been covered with salt can offer a bit of security instead of driving on snow and ice. However, all of the salt can begin to corrode the exterior of your car if you don't keep it clean. Most of the time, the white debris that you see on the road in the winter months is a brine solution instead of just salt. As the snow melts, the salt can stay on the road or in puddles for longer periods of time. You can protect your car by not driving through puddles after a snow event.
Washing your car from top to bottom after driving in the snow in Broomfield, CO can get a good bit of salt and other debris off your car. Sill-TerHar Mazda can scrub the wheels and underbody if you're unable to reach these areas or if you don't have the tools to wash your car at home. Baking soda can sometimes remove salt that is already on your car without damaging the surface.
After cleaning the exterior of your car, you need to clean the floorboards. Tracking salt in your car after walking on sidewalks or on the road can lead to the carpets in your car deteriorating over time. Consider using all-weather mats that are easy to clean by rinsing them off when they get dirty.
