Application Rates: Tools for Salt Application in Small Areas
Choosing the right tool can help spread salt more evenly, reduce waste, and keep sidewalks, entry areas, and small icy patches safer. Flip through the images below to see which is best for your property. Most of these tools will work for sand too. A walk-behind spreader is often used on sidewalks. Use of a drop spreader will keep salt on the sidewalk. If using a broadcast spreader, use edge guards to prevent misapplication of salt onto surrounding vegetation.
If a covered container of salt is available near an entrance, include clear use instructions to encourage proper application and avoid waste. Poor application tools and unclear guidance can result in uneven spreading, and piles of leftover salt. Make sure entryways also include shovels and brooms for snow and ice removal. Focus on applying salt in the middle of the sidewalk rather than along the edges. Foot traffic will move it to the edges.
Tools for Applying Salt in Small Areas
