Ice Melt and Snow Melt Salt
Ice Melt
Chemical Equipment Labs
Snow Shield Purple Ice Melt, Melts to -20°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $37.99Unit price- Multiple Modes of Action: Magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and agricultural-based corrosion inhibitors work together...
- Gentler on Your Property: Helps reduce the corrosion of metal, concrete and landscaping that...
- Pet and Family Friendlier: An earth-conscious formula with CMA anti-icing chemistry, designed with kids,...
- See Where You Spread: Colored granules stand out against snow and pavement, so coverage...
Ice Melt
Chemical Equipment Labs
Snow Shield Blue Ice Melt, Made with CMA, Melts to -20°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $37.99Unit price- Multiple Modes of Action: Magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and agricultural-based corrosion inhibitors work together...
- Gentler on Your Property: Helps reduce the corrosion of metal, concrete and landscaping that...
- Pet and Family Friendlier: An earth-conscious formula with CMA anti-icing chemistry, designed with kids,...
- See Where You Spread: Colored granules stand out against snow and pavement, so coverage...
Ice Melt
Chemical Equipment Labs
Snow Shield Green Ice Melt, Made with CMA, Melts to -20°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $37.99Unit price- Multiple Modes of Action: Magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and agricultural-based corrosion inhibitors work together...
- Gentler on Your Property: Helps reduce the corrosion of metal, concrete and landscaping that...
- Pet and Family Friendlier: An earth-conscious formula with CMA anti-icing chemistry, designed with kids,...
- See Where You Spread: Colored granules stand out against snow and pavement, so coverage...
Ice Melt
Chemical Equipment Labs
Snow Shield Orange Ice Melt, Made with CMA, Melts to -20°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $37.99Unit price- Multiple Modes of Action: Magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and agricultural-based corrosion inhibitors work together...
- Gentler on Your Property: Helps reduce the corrosion of metal, concrete and landscaping that...
- Pet and Family Friendlier: An earth-conscious formula with CMA anti-icing chemistry, designed with kids,...
- See Where You Spread: Colored granules stand out against snow and pavement, so coverage...
Pet Safe Ice Melt
Safe Paw
Safe Paw Salt-Free Ice Melter, No Salt or Chlorides, 8.3 lb Jug and 35 lb Pail
Regular priceFrom $29.95Unit price- Pet Friendly Formula: Safe Paw says it is non-toxic and safe if ingested.
- Paws, Eyes and Skin: Safe Paw says it is safe on paws, eyes and...
- Melts in Sub-Zero: Keeps working when temperatures drop below zero.
- Concrete and Lawns: Safe Paw says it is safe on concrete and lawns.
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Pet Safe Ice Melt
Paw Thaw
Pestell Paw Thaw Pet Friendly Ice Melter, Effective to 0°F, 12 and 25 lb
Regular priceFrom $21.99Unit price- Made for Pet Homes: Paw Thaw says it will not harm your pet.
- Kinder to Lawns: Non-hygroscopic formula is less harmful to grass, trees and plants.
- Floors and Footwear: Will not harm carpets or damage footwear.
- Added Traction: Gives extra grip while it works.
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Ice Melt
Redmond
Redmond Ice Slicer Select All-Natural Granular Ice Melt, Melts to 0°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $17.99Unit price- Natural Salts and Minerals: 4 naturally occurring salts plus 60+ trace minerals.
- More Concentrated: Redmond says it is naturally more concentrated than white salt.
- Dye-Free and Urea-Free: No dyes, no urea and no polymers.
- Around Kids, Pets, Plants: Redmond says it is safer to use around kids, pets...
Ice Melt
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Professional Ice Melt, Safety-Max Formula, Below 0°F, 20 and 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $7.81Unit price- Two-Part Blend: Calcium chloride and screened rock salt in one bag.
- Melts on Contact: Generates heat to start melting ice and snow right away.
- Longer Lasting: Lake Shore describes it as longer lasting, fast and effective.
- Two Bag Sizes: A 20 lb bag for home use or a 50 lb...
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Pet Safe Ice Melt
Qik Joe
Qik Joe Safe Pet Ice Melter, Non-Corrosive, Safer for Pets, 8 and 20 lb
Regular priceFrom $19.99Unit price- Made With Pets in Mind: Qik Joe describes it as a proven ice melter...
- Does Not Contain Salt: A salt-free formula for households that want an alternative to...
- Non-Corrosive: Qik Joe lists it as non-corrosive.
- Environmentally Friendly: Qik Joe describes the formula as environmentally friendly.
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Pet Safe Ice Melt
Qik Joe
Qik Joe Safe Pet Ultra Pet-Friendly Ice Melter, Melts Down to -5°F, 10 and 20 lb
Regular priceFrom $16.44Unit price- Green Color Indicator: Tinted granules show coverage so you spread evenly and use less.
- Stops Re-Bonding: Helps keep ice and snow from bonding back to the pavement.
- Works in Colder Weather: Qik Joe says it is effective at lower temperatures.
- Environmentally Friendly: Qik Joe describes the formula as environmentally friendly.
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Ice Melt
Redmond
Redmond Ice Slicer Nature's Blend Granular Ice Melt, OMRI Listed, 10 to 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $21.99Unit price- Natural Mineral Blend: A natural blend of minerals and complex chlorides.
- Less Corrosive: Redmond says it is up to 30% less corrosive than white salt...
- Built for Cold: Redmond says it melts better, even in the coldest temperatures.
- Three Sizes: 10, 25 and 50 lb for steps, driveways and lots.
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Ice Melt
Do it Best
Do it Best Ice Melt, Melts Ice and Snow Near -7°F, 20 lb Bag
Regular price $11.99Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines melting ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread it by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
Ice Melt
Qik Joe
Qik Joe Hot Stuff Calcium Chloride Flake Ice Melter, Melts to -25°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $32.99Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines melting ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread it by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
Ice Melt
Vaporizer
Vaporizer Calcium Chloride Pellet Ice Melter, -25°F, 9 lb Jug and 20 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $16.99Unit price- Extreme-Cold Performance: Keeps melting at temperatures where rock salt slows down.
- Heat Releasing: Gives off heat as it dissolves to speed up melting.
- Fast Brine: Pulls moisture from the air to start working quickly.
- Goes Further: A light, even application covers a lot of ground.
Ice Melt
Vaporizer
Vaporizer Premium Blend Ice Melt, Calcium Chloride Blend, -15°F, 12 to 40 lb
Regular priceFrom $6.50Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines melting ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread it by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
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Ice Melt
Safe Step
Safe Step 3300 Rock Salt Halite Ice Melter, Melts to 5°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $13.99Unit price- Economical by the Pound: Rock salt is an economical way to melt ice on...
- Coarse Crystals: Large crystals cut into ice and add traction underfoot as they work.
- Home or Business: Use it on driveways, sidewalks, steps and parking lots.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
Ice Melt
Safe Step
Safe Step Calcium Chloride 7300 Ice Melter Pellets, Melts to -25°F, 8 and 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $13.99Unit price- Extreme-Cold Performance: Keeps melting at temperatures where rock salt slows down.
- Heat-Releasing: Gives off heat as it dissolves to speed up melting.
- Fast Brine: Pulls moisture from the air to start working quickly.
- Goes Further: A light, even application covers a lot of ground.
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Ice Melt
Safe Step
Safe Step 8300 Magnesium Chloride Ice Melter, Melts to -15°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $39.99Unit price- Magnesium Chloride: Works in colder weather than plain rock salt.
- Gentler on Surfaces: Easier on concrete and metal than rock salt when used as...
- Kinder to Plantings: Less harsh on lawns and landscaping than straight rock salt.
- Fast Acting: Forms brine quickly to break the ice bond.
Ice Melt
Vaporizer
Vaporizer Rock Salt Ice Melter, 100% Sodium Chloride, 25 and 50 lb Bags
Regular priceFrom $5.99Unit price- Value per Pound: Rock salt is the most economical way to melt ice on...
- Coarse Crystals: Large crystals cut into ice and add traction underfoot as they work.
- Home or Business: Use it on driveways, sidewalks, steps and parking lots.
- Easy to Spread: Spread it by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
Liquid Ice Melt
Bare Ground
Bare Ground Bolt Calcium Chloride Liquid Ice Melt, Spray-On, 1 and 2.5 Gallon
Regular priceFrom $19.99Unit price- Instant Action: Liquid is already in solution and starts working on contact.
- Pre-Treat Before Storms: Spray it ahead of snow to help keep ice from bonding.
- No Tracked Granules: There is nothing to crunch underfoot or carry inside.
- Easy Coverage: Apply it with a pump or backpack sprayer.
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Ice Melt
Qik Joe
Qik Joe Quad Melt Ultra Ice Melt with CMA, Melts Ice on Contact, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $24.99Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines melting ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread it by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
Ice Melt
Qik Joe
Qik Joe Polar Express Ice Melt, Safety-Max Formula, 20 and 50 lb Bags
Regular priceFrom $9.99Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
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Ice Melt
Morton Salt
Morton Safe-T-Pet Ice Melt, Salt and Chloride Free, Melts to 10°F, 8 lb Jug
Regular price $13.99Unit price- Pet-Friendlier Formula: Made to be gentler on paws than rock salt when used as...
- For Homes With Pets: Use it on walkways, steps, patios and driveways.
- Easy to Spread: A handy container for a light, even application.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands.
Ice Melt
Qik Joe
Qik Joe Ice Melt Calcium Chloride Pellets, Works Down to -25°F, 9 to 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $15.99Unit price- Extreme-Cold Performance: Keeps melting at temperatures where rock salt slows down.
- Heat-Releasing: Gives off heat as it dissolves to speed up melting.
- Fast Brine: Pulls moisture from the air to start working quickly.
- Goes Further: A light, even application covers a lot of ground.
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Ice Melt
Morton Salt
Morton Pro Speed Purple Ice Melt Blend, Melts to -15°F, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $14.95Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
Ice Melt
Howard Johnson's
Howard Johnson's Zero Ice Ice and Snow Melter, 3-Way Melting Action, 10 to 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $8.49Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
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Ice Melt
Morton Salt
Morton Safe-T-Salt Rock Salt Halite Ice Melt, Melts to 5°F, 25 and 50 lb Bags
Regular price $8.99Unit price- Economical by the Pound: Rock salt is an economical way to melt ice on...
- Coarse Crystals: Large crystals cut into ice and add traction underfoot as they work.
- Home or Business: Use it on driveways, sidewalks, steps and parking lots.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
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Ice Melt
RoofMelt
RoofMelt Roof Ice Melt Tablets for Ice Dams, 65 Tablets, 14 lb Pail
Regular price $24.99Unit price- Made for Ice Dams: Tablets melt drainage channels through roof ice.
- Toss From the Ground: No need to climb onto an icy roof.
- Pail Packaging: Keeps tablets dry between storms.
- Targeted Melting: Each tablet works where it lands.
Ice Melt
Safe Step
Safe Step Dual Blend 4300 Ice Melter, Melts to -7°F, White or Blue, 50 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $19.99Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
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Ice Melt
Salt Depot
Salt Depot Depot Dog Pet Friendly Ice Melt, 9 lb Jug and 20 lb Bag
Regular price $19.99Unit price- Blended Formula: Combines ingredients for a balance of speed and value.
- Everyday Winter Use: Made for driveways, sidewalks, steps and entrances.
- Starts on Contact: Begins working as soon as it lands on ice and snow.
- Easy to Spread: Spread by hand or with a broadcast or drop spreader.
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Ice Melt
Home and Country USA
Colored Ice Melt Easy Application Shaker, Blue, Green, Orange or Pink, 12 lb Jug
Regular price $19.99Unit price- Effective to -25°F: An enhanced blend that performs in extreme cold.
- Surface Protection: Engineered for use on concrete, brick, stone and other surfaces with less...
- Precision Granule Size: Medium granules penetrate ice fast, so less product does more work.
- Easy-to-See Coating: Bright colors help ensure even distribution and prevent overuse.
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Safe Step
Safe Step Enviro-Blend Power 6300 Ice Melter, Melts to -10°F, 11 to 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $27.07Unit price- Melts to -10°F: Dependable performance through normal cold snaps.
- Ready to Use: No mixing, just spread.
- Carpet and Concrete Friendly: Does not harm carpets or concrete when used as directed.
- Fast Acting: Gets to work quickly on ice and snow.
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Ice Melt
Chemical Equipment Labs
Sugar Mag All-Natural Pet-Friendly Ice Melt, Enhanced with CMA, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $49.99Unit price- Pet-Friendlier Formula: Built for snow and ice removal with pets in mind.
- Dependable Performance: Delivers reliable melting without compromising effectiveness.
- See Where You Spread: A distinct pink color stands out from ordinary white salt.
- Concrete Conscious: Far less corrosive than traditional rock salt or calcium chloride.
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Ice Melt
Home and Country USA
Paw Shield Pet-Friendly Ice Melt with CMA and Corn Steep, Pink, Melts to 0°F, 12 lb Jug
Regular price $24.99Unit price- Dual-Acting Formula: CMA and corn steep work together for a natural-based melt.
- Below-Zero Performance: Designed to work at below-zero temperatures.
- See Where You Spread: Pink granules make treated areas easy to spot.
- Less Corrosive: The CMA and corn steep blend is designed to be gentler on...
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Safe Step
Safe Step Sure Paws Pet-Friendly Ice Melter, Salt Free, Melts to -15°F, 8 lb Jug
Regular price $22.98Unit price- Melts to -15°F: Handles real winter cold.
- No Powdery Residue: Keeps floors and paws cleaner.
- People and Pet Friendly: Made for use around people and pets as directed.
- Plant Friendly: Does not harm vegetation.
Liquid Ice Melt
Peach Country
Peach Country Liquid Shield Pet-Friendly Liquid Ice Melt, pH Neutral, 1 Gallon
Regular price $36.99Unit price- People and Pet Friendlier: A proprietary liquid formula designed with the whole family in...
- Melts Fast: Liquid goes to work on contact on driveways, walks and steps.
- Less Corrosive: Gentler on concrete and metal than traditional rock salt and calcium chloride.
- Spray Before the Storm: Anti-ice like the highway crews to keep snow from bonding.
About ice melt and snow melt salt
Ice melt is not one product. It is a family of chemistries, from economical rock salt to calcium chloride for deep cold and pet-friendlier CMA blends, and the right one depends on your lowest temperature and the surface you are treating. Everything here ships from our Williamstown, NJ warehouse at one price for everyone, by the pail, the bag or the pallet.
Read the full guide
Start With Your Lowest Temperature
Before you look at brand or price, think about how cold it gets on the mornings you actually need to clear ice. Every deicer has a range. A product that works well at 28°F can sit on the ice doing very little at 5°F, and that is the most common reason people say their ice melt "doesn't work."
- Mostly mild winters, rarely below 15°F: rock salt (sodium chloride) is the economical choice. It works best down to roughly 15°F and slows down in deeper cold.
- Regular cold snaps: magnesium chloride sits between rock salt and calcium chloride. Magnesium Chloride Flakes Pail is rated to -15°F.
- Deep cold: calcium chloride releases heat as it dissolves and works in much colder temperatures. Power Ice Melt 96 is rated to -25°F.
Melt temperatures vary by product. Where a manufacturer lists one, you will see it in the product name, in the table below and on the product page. If a product does not list one, go by the package.
How Ice Melt Works
Ice melt lowers the freezing point of water. When the granules touch ice they start to dissolve into brine, and that brine works down through the ice and breaks its bond with the pavement. Once that bond is broken, a shovel or scraper does the rest.
That is why ice melt works best as a partner to your shovel. Clear the loose snow first, then treat the thin layer that is left.
The Main Chemistries
Rock Salt (Halite)
Rock salt is sodium chloride, the classic budget deicer for driveways, sidewalks and lots in mild cold. Choose EveryMan's Rock Salt in a 50 lb bag, Peach Country Old Salt Halite (labeled to about 5°F), or the resealable Rock Salt Ice Melt Pail. See every option in our rock salt collection.
Calcium Chloride
Calcium chloride is the one to reach for when temperatures drop well below zero. Peladow Calcium Chloride Pellets comes in 30 and 50 lb bags, and the Calcium Chloride Ice Melt Pellets Pail comes in sizes from 8 to 40 lb. Compare them all in the calcium chloride collection.
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium chloride works colder than rock salt and is gentler on surfaces than rock salt. Dead Sea Magnesium Chloride Pellets and the flakes pail are both rated to -15°F.
Blends
Blends combine chemistries to balance cost and cold-weather performance. MeltMaxx mixes calcium chloride with rock salt and is rated to -15°F, and GTS Green Treated Salt is treated salt with magnesium chloride.
Pet-Friendlier Formulas
If dogs use your walkways, look at CMA and other pet-friendlier formulas. Blue Arctic Fox CMA is rated to -25°F, White Polar Bear CMA to -20°F, and Friendly Paw to -22°F. They are gentler on paws than rock salt when used as directed. Browse the full pet and concrete safe collection.
Liquid Ice Melt
Liquid Ice Melt is a deicer and anti-icer that comes in sizes from a 32 oz bottle to 5 gallons. Spray it before a storm to help keep ice from bonding, or use it on ice that is already there.
Compare Ice Melt by Chemistry
Which One Should You Buy?
- Best for large areas on a budget in mild cold: rock salt in 50 lb bags.
- Best for steps and entryways in hard cold: calcium chloride pellets.
- Best for a middle ground: magnesium chloride or a blend such as MeltMaxx.
- Best for homes with dogs: a CMA or other pet-friendlier formula.
- Best for getting ahead of a storm: liquid ice melt.
Rock Salt vs Ice Melt
Rock salt is one type of ice melt. It costs less per bag and does a fine job in moderate cold, but it slows down below roughly 15°F. Calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and blends cost more and keep working at lower temperatures. Magnesium chloride is also gentler on surfaces than rock salt.
How to Apply It
- Shovel or plow first, then apply ice melt to the layer that is left.
- Spread a thin, even layer at the rate on the package. More is not better.
- Use a hand or walk-behind spreader on driveways and lots for even coverage.
- Reapply as needed during a long storm, following the label.
- Sweep up leftover granules once the ice is gone so they do not get tracked indoors or washed onto your lawn.
What to Watch Out For
- New concrete: never use any deicer on concrete less than one year old.
- Pavers and natural stone: check with the surface manufacturer before using any deicer.
- Lawns and plantings: keep brine and plowed snow off planting beds and grass edges.
- Pets: wipe paws after walks, even with pet-friendlier products.
- Storage: keep bags and pails closed and dry between storms.
How Much to Order
Application rates vary by product, so the package is your guide. Plan by area: an 8 lb pail or jug for a few steps, 20 to 45 lb pails for a walkway and small driveway, and 50 lb bags for long driveways, lots and properties you maintain all winter.
Buying by the Pallet
We charge one price for everyone, whether you buy one pail or a full pallet. There are no contractor tiers and no volume discounts. Pallets ship by LTL freight, and the only thing we quote is the freight. Visit our bulk and pallet orders page to request a freight quote.
Quick Answers
What is the difference between ice melt and rock salt?
Rock salt is one type of ice melt. It is sodium chloride, it costs the least and it works best down to roughly 15°F. Other ice melts use calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, CMA or blends to keep working in colder weather or to be gentler on surfaces and paws.
What temperature does ice melt stop working?
It depends on the chemistry. Rock salt slows down in deep cold, while calcium chloride keeps working at much lower temperatures. Where a product lists a melt temperature, such as -25°F, you will find it in the product name and on the product page.
How much ice melt do I need per square foot?
Application rates vary by product, so follow the directions on the package. Shovel first, then spread a thin, even layer. Using more than the label calls for does not melt faster, it just ends up on your floors and lawn.
Should I put ice melt down before it snows?
Pre-treating is what liquid anti-icers are made for. Our Liquid Ice Melt is sold as a deicer and anti-icer, so you can put it down ahead of a storm. For granular products, follow the timing on the package.
Can I use ice melt on new concrete?
No. Any deicer can damage concrete that is less than one year old. On new concrete, shovel and use traction instead of ice melt for the first year.
Not Sure Which Ice Melt You Need?
Tell us your surface, your lowest temperature and whether you have pets, and we will point you to the right product. Contact us or read our FAQ for more answers.
