The quick answer
Salt helps melt ice when temperatures allow, while sand adds grip without melting. For many walkways, a smart combo is: clear snow first, then apply the right traction product.
When salt shines
- Thin ice layers and refreeze-prone areas
- Sun-facing steps and entrance pads
- High-traffic storefront walkways
When sand is better
- Very cold snaps when melting is limited
- Immediate grip is the priority
- Driveway slopes and slick packed snow
Pro tip: the order matters
Traction products work best on a cleared surface. If you spread first and plow later, most of it gets pushed away.
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