Why Businesses Should Buy a Pallet of Ice Melt Before Winter
As summer comes to a close, businesses, school districts, hospitals and other organizations start preparing for the months ahead — but winter storms usually aren’t at the top of the list just yet. Few consider that fall is actually an ideal time to buy a pallet of ice melt. Here’s why ordering ahead of winter can save your businesses time, money, and stress when a storm hits.
1. Better Availability
The first freeze is treated as the cue to buy ice melt. Business owners see the forecast and flock to home improvement stores, hardware shops, grocery stores, and major online retailers. However, this high demand leads to empty shelves and limited online inventory.
Buying an ice melt pallet in the fall helps you avoid a supply issue. Demand is naturally lower in the fall, and manufacturers have spent all year building up their inventory. By ordering ahead, you’ll have the products you need on hand instead of scrambling to compete with everyone else.
2. Predictable Prices
Some businesses avoid buying ice melt in hopes of circumventing the cost altogether. But stocking up on your winter supply in advance can help you predict your winter budget more precisely.
Many business owners order ice melt right before a storm. Because of the timing, they may pay more for smaller quantities and additional shipping and handling fees. The total cost can be unpredictable — meaning it may be more than originally planned.
Placing a larger order early can make the total cost of ice melt more predictable. One planned delivery for a pallet of ice melt eliminates added costs, reduces the price per pound and helps keep your business within your budget.
To place an order for bulk road salt and ice melt, visit Gunther’s Bulk Ice Control page.
3. Smarter Product Selection
In a rush to prepare for a storm, business owners buy whatever ice melt product is on hand — not necessarily the best product.
Buying in the fall gives you time to think critically about your ice melt pallet order. You can consider your budget, local weather predictions, and intended surface area and match that to the right product.
For example, ice control salt is popular with budget-conscious businesses. Yet, it’s only effective in mild winter temperatures (> 15°F). If you expect more severe temperatures, a pallet of ice melt blends like Blue Blast or Heat Blast may better suit your needs. These 2 products are budget friendly when compared to purchasing higher priced Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride, also offered by Gunther Salt, LLC.
4. Personal Safety
Ice melt is meant to help you stay safe during winter weather. That being said, it doesn’t make sense to wait until conditions are already hazardous to go out and buy it. Once snow and ice arrive, roads and parking lots can become dangerous — making even a trip to the store an unnecessary risk.
Buying in the fall lets you stay home and have products delivered to your front door. Gunther Salt delivers ice melt pallets to any business within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Alternatively, truckloads of bulk road salt can be delivered to clients within 250 miles of St. Louis, including those in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Customer pickup is always an option too.
Order This Fall with Gunther Salt
Don’t wait until the first freeze. Place your order for a truckload or pallet of ice melt via our Bulk Ice Control order form. For a smaller order of bagged ice melt, contact a representative at orders@gunthersalt.com.
