How To Use A Salt Spreader

As the frosty days fast approach, it is crucial for businesses like yours to take the necessary steps in keeping staff and visitors safe when entering and exiting the site. 

The best place to start is getting a salt spreader. This will keep your outdoor areas clear of any slippery ice and ensure pedestrian footpaths, carparks, driveways and any areas which are easily reached on foot are non-slip and ice-free. 

How To Use A Salt Spreader:

1. Adjust the handle to your desired height
2. Pour salt into the spreader
3. Attach the rain cover
4. Begin waling and press on the lever

1. Adjust The Handle

If necessary, adjust the handle to your desired, comfortable height. 

2. Pour Salt Into The Spreader

Pour the contents of your chosen salt into the spreader.

3. Attach The Rain Cover

Keeping your salt and grit dry when using your salt spreader is crucial. This ensures it spreads effectively across the snow/ice and doesn’t form clumps, causing it to clog up and cause problems. To protect the salt from bad weather conditions, attach a rain cover over the top of the spreader to prevent moisture from getting inside.  

4. Begin Walking And Press On The Lever

Once salt has been placed into the spreader, take hold of the handle and begin pushing the spreader like a trolley. As you push the spreader, press down on the handle lever to open the base of the spreader. This will dispense the salt across the ground, and that’s it!

Why Is Salt Used On Roads In Winter?

So, you now know how to effectively use a salt spreader. But why do we use salt? Salt is used to prevent ice forming; it does this by reducing the freezing point of moisture already on the road surface. The higher the concentration of salt, the lower the temperature at which freezing will occur.

Shop our wide range of de-icing rock salt on our website.

For quick and easy snow and ice control, our salt spreaders and sprays get the job done quickly and efficiently. For more information on winter safety products,  don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly, expert team on 01686 611 377, today.

Written by Kate, for Morsafe Supplies.