When to salt driveway?
When to salt driveway?
The best time to salt your driveway is before ice forms or just as snow begins to fall. This helps prevent ice from bonding to the surface.
Should you salt before or after snow?
- Before snow → prevents ice formation ✔
- After snow → helps melt existing ice ✔
👉 Best practice: both
How often should you apply salt?
Reapply as needed, especially after:
- heavy snowfall
- temperature drops
- refreezing
What temperature matters?
Salt works best above 15°F (-9°C). Below that, effectiveness drops.
