News: With Winter Weather Comes Salt Battle

By WKYC Reporter Lydia Esparra

LAKEWOOD -- Which kind of salt is the best for your home during the winter months?

The closer we get to the real winter, the more folks are going to want salt.

We found a hardware store in Lakewood that has a wide selection. They also carry a variety of them too.

Glenn Palmer of Lakewood Hardware said he ordered his stock back in August. He carries rock salt, the cheapest. It works fast but is very corrosive and does not work well in freezing temperature.

"Calcuim flakes are a less corrosive ice melter," Palmer said. "It works at a lower temperature and sticks to the ground."

Than he said, "Calcuim pellets are going to be long-lasting than a flake.

"Pellets will last longer on the surface".

Potassium crystals work at very low temper but it is the most expensive, Palmer said.

He stores most of it on his property and does the same for small plow businesses who have no storage.

"You know if the snow plower paid for it, I store it here and when he shows up here, I load it in his car for him," Palmer said. "That's the least I could do since he is supporting my business."