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When winter weather threatens your driveway, sidewalks, stairs or other vulnerable surfaces, make maintenance a breeze with the right ice melt salt from Ace Hardware. Keep areas slip-free and easily walkable with snow melt salt designed to help you quickly remove snow and ice off your property.

What Does Ice Melt Salt Do? 

Ice melt is designed to make walkways, driveways and other areas around your home safer to maneuver through in wintery conditions. Salt for ice works by lowering the freezing point of water, disrupting the temperature at which ice forms. 

Different Forms of Sidewalk Salts 

When winter weather hits and you need to treat slick, icy areas, snow melt salt is an effective product that will help make your home safer. No matter which option you choose, sidewalk salt lets you reach hard-to-hit areas.

Snow melt salts are available in pellet, granule and liquid form, all offering benefits to suit your specific needs. 

• Ice Melt Pellets: These pea-sized salts easily penetrate beneath stubborn ice surfaces, but they might roll on uneven terrain. 
• Granule Ice Melt: Consisting of irregularly shaped particles, granule ice melts provide excellent traction for walking and driving. 
• Liquid Ice Melt: If you're searching for an ice melt product that works quickly, liquid ice melt begins melting snow and ice on contact. 

Different Ice Melter Formulations

Sodium chloride ice melt, also known as rock salt, is good for slightly warmer winter temperatures, but lower temperatures will require different compounds. Look for readily available ice melt options with different ingredients, including calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and potassium chloride salt for ice, as well as mixtures.

These snow melt products work well at lower temperatures but may be more costly than sodium chloride varieties. Consider the typical wintery conditions in your environment to determine what you may need. 

Is Ice Melt Safe for Pets and Plants? 

The health and safety of your pets and plants is a top consideration when shopping for snow melt supplies. Luckily, Ace carries specialty plant and pet safe ice melt products for peace-of-mind protection, made from magnesium chloride. Shop pet-safe ice melt that won't irritate your furry friend's paws, then browse our environmentally safe snow melt salt that won't leave behind hazardous oily residues or chemicals.

Which is the Best Driveway Salt?

Many ice melter formulations work well on driveways, and which you choose will come down to your needs. Calcium chloride salt is a great driveway option, working at very low temperatures to ensure an ice-free surface. However, it is harmful towards plants and pets, so you may want to reconsider its use if you maintain a garden or have a four-legged friend walking about. Pet-friendly salt for driveways is typically formulated with magnesium chloride. Effective as an ice melter, it requires a higher investment but is a safer choice for plants and animals.

Helpful Hints for Applying Snow Melt  

Getting through winter doesn’t have to be a huge ordeal. Follow these helpful hints to better prepare for the worst conditions this year:

• Keep up to date with local weather forecasts to better prepare for snow and ice
• Utilize key tools like snow blowers and snow shovels to help prep an area after snowfall.
• Use push salt spreaders for easier application of ice melt pellets
• Reach for a sidewalk scraper to help break loose thin layers of ice
• Wear warm clothes and protective gear to better deal with cold weather and any potential irritants from the ice melt
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results as ice melts can be different

Shop Salt for Ice Around Your Home at Ace

Make your home safer to navigate when the weather turns colder with a bag of salt for snow and ice at Ace Hardware. Find what you need online, and enjoy speedy delivery straight to your door. Unsure which product is right for your needs? Stop by an Ace Hardware store near you where our knowledgeable associates can help you choose.