How is the spread when used for salt in the winter? Does it have a good spread or does it just trickle to the floor with very little spread.
1871481
It works great, with a nice adjuster to choose how much of a layer you want to put down, as well as side blocker, which you can switch to either side, to control it from spreading out on sides. The only very small issue is, sometimes the trap door gets stuck, which of course it will, when you are dealing with salt and snow. It's easy to get unstuck.
1871482
That's what I bought this for and it did not work at all. It was a Warehouse Deal and perhaps already broken but with rock salt and sand it put down a large amount all at once. I stopped and tried adjusting the delivery setting slower.... it jammed up and would not start working again. Seems like this is truly not for salt and sand mix. Sand may however work very well, not sure about that one.
1871483
We do not recommend or have any settings for using any of our push spreaders for applying de-icer or salt. Unfortunately, the salt or de-icer can cause corrosion to parts of the spreader, shortening the life of the spreader. We don't recommend applying salt or soil with Scotts push spreaders, either, as these are too heavy and will likely damage the spreader. Our hand held spreaders can be used for applying salt or sand.
1998681
I haven't had that problem at all but I only use salt in it. The lid does not keep it air tight so it tends to clump.
1130292
I have the grinder and the salt does clump in the humid weather. It still grinds okay though.
624319
well I've never tried salt but it picks up kitty litter. It doesn't do well on floors, only carpet. On floors, the beater brush goes so fast that it kicks the dirt out the back. I bought the attachments so I can vacuum my floors. I love this vacuum. It picks up kitty hair too.
660947
I guess its just a love it or hate it product. I put mine in a old kraft parmesan cheese container and sprinkle it on. I don't use any salt with it. I only use it occasionally
207179
I do not find that it spreads salt evenly. Even on the lowest (or first setting) the salt comes out rather fast. I wouldn't recommend it nor would I buy it again for salt. Maybe I am doing something wrong as the other answers were positive!
2031096
I have mine on a covered porch and it came through it's first winter snows and many windy downpours without any damage and looks good. It might not fare as well if used out in the open during a heavy snowfall. Perhaps you could place it under an evergreen tree for some extra protection from snow. On my covered porch, it definitely protects the cats' food from becoming waterlogged. I did cut and tape two inexpensive plastic placemats to protect the floor. This can be taken out and cleaned and put right back in. About one year later, I'm very satisfied with this product and my several outside cats use it every day. I have mine on a covered porch and it came through it's first winter snows and many windy downpours without any damage and looks good. It might not fare as well if used out in the open during a heavy snowfall. Perhaps you could place it under an evergreen tree for some extra protection from snow. On my covered porch, it definitely protects the cats' food from becoming waterlogged. I did cut and tape two inexpensive plastic placemats to protect the floor. This can be taken out and cleaned and put right back in. About one year later, I'm very satisfied with this product and my several outside... » Read More I have mine on a covered porch and it came through it's first winter snows and many windy downpours without any damage and looks good. It might not fare as well if used out in the open during a heavy snowfall. Perhaps you could place it under an evergreen tree for some extra protection from snow. On my covered porch, it definitely protects the cats' food from becoming waterlogged. I did cut and tape two inexpensive plastic placemats to protect the floor. This can be taken out and cleaned and put right back in. About one year later, I'm very satisfied with this product and my several outside cats use it every day. « Show Less
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I planted it outside. It has only been there one season so have no idea about it spreading yet because it takes a couple of years to establish itself. Wish I could have been more helpful. Will know more this summer. Good luck.
1360775
We live in humid Florida, and unlike most natives, we frequently have windows and doors open vs using air conditioning. We do use sea salt in our salt box, and have not had a problem. I have not seen any liquid accumulation at all. Don't know if table salt (like Morton's) would behave differently.
1426027
For winter protection, the concentrate is diluted with water , 1 part concentrate to 5 parts water, as stated on the container. It is thick enough so it won't erode away over the season.
694424
I am using this spread all year round plus or minus several blankets underneath it. The spread is well made with a thickness for warmth and would be good for a cool summer night.
518125
I had it outside for the summer through the fall and it endured a number of rainstorms. I haven't tried keeping it out in the winter, but I think it would do fairly well. The metal is strong and has a good powder coating on it, though I wouldn't press my luck if it was going to come in contact with salt over the winter. Regardless, it's easy enough to disassemble and store in a garage or basement.
1254508
Well it depend on how you 'store' it.. when you first open it, it's rather smooth, but if you let it 'dry' in the open.. it forms a thin layer of 'crust' as water dissolves the salt and eventually evaporates from it.. then u can use that as a 'scrub'. else.. it is smooth.
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Yes, it did for me. I live in Mid Michigan, so we obviously got hit with a ton of snow this year. So I had salt deposits down in the carpeting and the mats. I recently bought this product and it worked fine, but I don't want to give the impression that you just spray it on and wipe it off. I sprayed it on, let it soak in some, and used a firm nylon brush to scrub the salt away. You figure it's had time to set up in there, so its going to take a little effort to get out. But it worked, didn't leave a heavy left over scent. Hope this helps !
964429
The only way to lower the salt level is to pump some water out and replace with fresh water. The salt doesn't evaporate. My salt level went down during the winter when I had to empty some water out after some big rain storms. Had to add one bag of salt this spring to bring the level back to the correct level. Hope this helps..
312343
If it is not a big mess. you might try feeding it to birds. They have a hard time getting food in winter sometimes.
560281
I've only used mine for fertilizer. I have no doubt that it would spread rock salt quite well. Sand or rock salt mixed with a lot of sand...I'm not sure how that would spread, but I'd guess the less sand in the mix the better.