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If you have ever stepped onto a slick driveway at 7 a.m. and wished the de-icer had started working already, you understand why we recommend magnesium chloride-treated salt. It jump-starts the melt, clings to the surface instead of scattering, and helps keep traction steadier between passes.
For most residential driveways and small lots across Durham Region, treated salt delivers better results with less material and less re-application.
Why we recommend treated salt
Why we recommend treated salt
Treated salt arrives with a light magnesium chloride brine on each crystal. That liquid starts dissolving on contact and spreads quickly, which means the melt begins sooner. Because the granules are slightly damp, more of the product stays where you put it instead of bouncing into the lawn or the road. The net effect is faster melt onset, fewer slippery surprises, and fewer total bags to get the same outcome.
Where it really shines
Where it really shines
Cold morning refreeze, shaded entries, sloped drives, and high-traffic turnarounds benefit most. Interlock and natural-stone paths see less scatter, so you get more consistent coverage without over-broadcasting. For contract snow routes, treated salt often extends the time a surface stays workable between visits, which helps keep operations smooth during back-to-back events.
How we choose products
How we choose products
Plain rock salt still has a role, usually for light dustings near freezing or as a base ahead of a quick plow pass. In most other conditions we recommend the treated option because it performs better at lower temperatures, activates faster, and reduces waste. We match the product to the forecast and the surface so you get the best cost-per-result.
Surface and care notes
Surface and care notes
All chlorides can stress certain materials over time. New or poorly sealed concrete is especially sensitive in freeze-thaw cycles. Sealed interlock and good drainage help any de-icer perform better and refreeze less.
Around pets and plantings, many owners prefer magnesium chloride solutions; moderation still matters, and a quick rinse by the door is a good habit. Tell us about sensitive areas and we will set application rates accordingly.
Ordering and storage
Ordering and storage
You can request treated salt on the order form, or let us select it when the forecast calls for faster action. Store bags dry and off bare concrete when possible. If a bag clumps, a few taps loosen it without affecting performance.
Where we serve
Where we serve
Salt delivery: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Port Perry.
Snow removal routes: Oshawa and Courtice.
Select work in nearby Kawartha Region for suitable projects or bulk orders.
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