Choosing the Right Rock Salt for Your Home, Business, or Site
Preparing for winter weather is essential to keeping your property, staff, and visitors safe when temperatures drop. Whether you manage a car park, business premises, school, or simply want to protect your driveway, having the right supplies — especially rock salt — makes all the difference.
Use this winter preparation checklist to make sure you’re ready before the frost arrives.
✅ 1. Assess Your Surfaces
Start by identifying which areas you’ll need to keep clear of ice and snow.
- Paths & Driveways: These high-footfall areas need regular gritting.
- Car Parks & Access Roads: Larger spaces benefit from spreaders and bulk salt.
- Steps, Entrances & Ramps: Prioritise these for safety and accessibility.
Make a quick map or list so you know exactly how much coverage you’ll need when ordering.
🧂 2. Choose the Right Type of Rock Salt
The key to effective de-icing is using the right salt for your environment. TW Salt offers two main options:
⚪ White Rock Salt
- Best for: paths, entrances, and decorative areas
- Benefits: cleaner finish, minimal residue, ideal for retail or public spaces
- Perfect for: homes, offices, hotels, schools
🟤 Brown Rock Salt (Grit)
- Best for: roads, car parks, and large outdoor areas
- Benefits: cost-effective, visible coverage, ideal for heavy use
- Perfect for: councils, industrial sites, transport yards
💡 Tip: Many businesses use white salt near buildings (to keep floors clean) and brown salt on wider areas like car parks and access roads.
🧮 3. Calculate How Much Salt You Need
Knowing your coverage helps avoid waste or running short mid-winter.
| Condition | Grams per m² | 23kg Bag Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost prevention | 10–15g | 1,500–2,000 m² |
| Snow or ice removal | 20–40g | 600–1,000 m² |
🧰 4. Prepare Your Tools and Storage
Make sure you have:
- A grit bin or dry storage area to keep salt clump-free
- A hand spreader or shovel for even application
- High-visibility gloves and clothing for safe spreading
- Access to bulk bags or pallets for large areas
🚚 TW Salt offers bulk bags (approx. 1 tonne) and 23kg handy bags with fast nationwide delivery — ideal for all site sizes.
🕐 5. Apply Early and Reapply as Needed
- Pre-treat before frost forms — prevention is more effective than cure.
- Reapply after rain or heavy snowfall.
- Monitor the forecast regularly to stay ahead of freezing conditions.
🧭 6. Plan Ahead for the Season
- Order early to avoid supply shortages during cold snaps.
- Keep at least a week’s supply on hand at all times.
- Train staff or assign responsibility for gritting in advance.
✅ Final Thoughts
A little preparation now can save a lot of disruption later.
Choosing between white and brown rock salt depends on your surface type, appearance needs, and budget — but whichever you choose, TW Salt delivers high-quality, treated salt designed to keep your site safe, clear, and operational all winter long.
