Salt accelerates the corrosion process by drawing electrons from metal. Over time, this reaction weakens steel and aluminum, leading to visible rust and hidden structural damage.

Yes. Salts Gone® neutralizes all chloride-based salts, including sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium chloride.

The undercarriage, wheel wells, brake lines, and suspension components are especially vulnerable because they trap salty water and brine.

Water only moves salt around. It can push brine and salt into tight seams, cavities, and welds where it causes even more damage. Salts Gone® breaks the chemical bond of salt, neutralizes it, and leaves behind corrosion inhibitors.

Ocean water has a salinity of
just 3–5%. Brine has a salinity of at least 23%, making it seven times more concentrated. That extreme concentration makes corrosion happen much faster, especially on brake lines, frames, and undercarriages.

Salts Gone is meant to be used on an "as needed" basis. For maximum protection, apply Salts Gone® after each exposure to salt or brine. At minimum, we recommend once a week during heavy winter treatment periods. Depending on how often you drive and local conditions, you may need to treat more frequently — or get by with less.

A good rule of thumb: if the surface can safely get wet, it’s safe for Salts Gone®.

Use it without worry on:

Metals, glass, paint, ceramic coatings, wax, vinyl wraps, carpets, etc.

Yes, Salts Gone® is eco-friendly, biodegradable, and non-hazardous. It’s safe for use around docks, water runoff areas, and the environment.

Not if you're using our Hose End Sprayer. It does the mixing for you.
If you're using a pump sprayer or injector, dilute at a 1:100 ratio (that’s 1.28 oz per gallon of water).

No, Salts Gone® was specifically designed not to emulsify oil, making it safe on lubricated parts or with undercoatings.

Salts Gone® is not designed to remove rust. However, many users report that soaking lightly rusted parts in undiluted concentrate can help lift surface rust thanks to the corrosion inhibitors.

For simple salt removal, no scrubbing is needed. Just spray and rinse.
For heavy dirt or grime, a quick brush or sponge may help activate the built-in surfactants.

Usually not. Salts Gone® contains surfactants (soap), so most people replace their car wash with it. If there is lots of dirt/grime, you'll want to use a brush or some form of agitation to get it off.