A Surprising Tip
On a frozen morning, a police officer shared an unusual car hack: keep a glass of salt in your vehicle.
“Sounds old-fashioned. It works,” he said, explaining that sprinkling salt under spinning tires melts ice just enough for traction.
More Than Traction
The officer added that wiping a little saltwater on the windshield before frost makes scraping easier.
An open jar inside also absorbs odors and moisture—handy for coffee spills or damp mats.
Practical Uses
Salt mixed with sand boosts traction, thaws frozen locks, and can even scrub sticky cup holders.
It’s not a replacement for snow tires or emergency kits, but it bridges small gaps that cause everyday winter headaches.
Simple Wisdom
Cheap, compact, and effective, salt turns annoying moments into non-events. “Sometimes, it’s the smallest, simplest things that get you moving again,” a reminder that old tricks still work when winter bites.