De-Icers & Salt(13)

Deicing salt is typically more effective, allowing you to cover a vast area with ease – however, it may take a while to see the results, as the salt works best when it is trampled or driven over, allowing it to spread and fully interact with the ice. The main benefit of grit salt is that it provides additional traction immediately, helping drivers feel safer on the road. Ice-melt is more expensive, but if you only need to deice a relatively small area, it might be the most cost-effective solution – or a worthy supplement to a more comprehensive strategy.

Best practice suggests you should always grit before ice starts to form – putting down a thin layer before it sets means it will require less salt to remove overall. Keeping an eye on the temperature this winter and being prepared to strike once it gets low could save you a lot of time and effort.

One of the most important things you’ll want to keep clear from frosting over is your car, van or other vehicle. Thankfully, we offer windscreen deicers and car screen wash, that are specifically designed to get rid of any ice or snow that’s covering your automobile – guaranteeing your clearer vision and a smoother journey. Even if you’ve purchased a rock salt bin, it’s likely you’re going to need to buy your salt in bulk in volumes greater than you’ll be able to fill them with.

That’s where our rock salt palettes come in handy. Remember – salt doesn’t oxidise or rot, meaning you’re better off buying a large amount this year, so even if you don’t use it all it will last till next year and beyond.