White & Rock Salt: Summer Uses29/05/2025White and rock salt are useful in summer too. From weed control to cooling roads, discover their uses in warmer months.Continue reading
De-Icing Salt: Summer Storage Tips17/04/2025Don’t let heat and moisture ruin your salt. Learn how to store de-icing salt this summer so that it is ready to use again in winter.Continue reading
Gritting the Roads During a Heatwave?31/07/2018Have you ever seen gritters out during a heatwave? Discover how they use rock salt to prevent roads from melting.Continue reading
Salt Near Me19/03/2025Are you looking for ‘salt near me’? Online Rock Salt offers quick delivery and good quality de-icing products.Continue reading
Road Grit Through the Ages: The Evolution of UK Winter Safety26/02/2025Did you know road grit has been keeping UK roads safe for over a century? Learn how gritting methods have evolved over time.Continue reading
Grit Bin: A Winter Essential07/01/2025Keep your outdoor spaces safe this winter with a grit bin. Explore uses, benefits, and tips for choosing the best salt bin for you.Continue reading
Gritting Salt vs Rock Salt – Are They the Same?18/11/2024Discover the difference between rock salt, gritting salt, and white de-icing salt. What should you be using to clear snow and ice?Continue reading
Gritting and Snow Prep: 5 Tips for a Winter-Ready Business08/11/2024Is your business winter-ready? Discover our 5 essential tips for effective snow and ice management.Continue reading
Summer Savings on De-Icing Salt19/04/2024Stay ahead of winter's chill by stocking up on de-icing salt in advance.Continue reading
The Benefits of De-Icing Brine05/12/2023Online Rock Salt explains why their ‘Ice Thaw’ brine is your one stop solution to effective and effortless de-icing this winter.Continue reading
Global Shipping Crisis Impacts UK De-Icing Salt Supply25/10/2021The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are global, one of the more unexpected might be the supply of de-icing salt.Continue reading
How to de-ice your car properly, without damaging the windscreen13/11/2020Tired of icy mornings? Learn the fastest, safest way to de-ice your car without damage.Continue reading
Your Local Gritting Information & Weather Alerts19/10/2020Simply search for the name of your local council below and get the most up to date information available.Continue reading
Traveling Safely in Winter09/09/2020Travel safely this winter! Explore our tips for driving, walking, cycling, and home prep to confidently handle the harsh conditions.Continue reading
Covid-19 Update14/08/2020We are continuously reviewing Government updates and taking steps to ensure the safety of our employees and customers.Continue reading
What is Pink Salt? Does it Have any Benefits?22/11/2019Pink salt has been gaining a lot of popularity - but what exactly is it, and are the rumours true about its health benefits?Continue reading
Brexit Preparation02/10/2019We have taken the steps to ensure that we will have a healthy supply of rock salt throughout the winter.Continue reading
Uses for Rock Salt23/09/2019Throughout history, rock salt has been used for a wide variety of things – far from just seasoning your dinner!Continue reading
Weather Updates07/08/2019Check here for the latest winter weather updatesContinue reading
UK Snow: Why the UK Struggles & How to Prepare07/02/2019The UK often struggles in winter as soon as the snow falls. Find out why it causes major disruption and get tips to stay prepared.Continue reading
Will the Beast from the east return in 2019?15/01/2019Freezing temperatures are due to arrive at the end of January, will the Beast return in 2019?Continue reading
More efficient bulk rock salt enquiries20/12/2018For bulk users, simply complete our enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch with you shortly.Continue reading
Will It Snow This Year? When Will It Snow In The UK?13/11/2018The question on everybody’s lips as summer draws to a close is will it snow this year?Continue reading
Top 5 Tips To Stay Safe This Winter18/10/2018With the cold weather fast approaching, take a look at these 5 tips to see you through safely.Continue reading
Why Do We Grit Roads?28/09/2018If you live in a place where temperatures are often below 0° you may have seen lorries spreading rock salt on the ground.Continue reading
How to Drive in Snow Safely13/07/2018Here are some of our top tips and advice to drive safely in the snow.Continue reading
Salt Supply Updates23/07/2018Check here for all of the latest news and information on our current stock levels and when a new shipment is due.Continue reading
White Salt & Exchange Rates06/10/2017Cost of salt across the board is on the climb, the effect of diminishing exchange rates, & what this means for British Rock SaltContinue reading
Wieliczka Salt Mine28/11/2016The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most impressive, tourist friendly Rock Salt Mines in the world.Continue reading
After a Full Load of Salt?15/09/2016Along with our online shop, Online Rock Salt supply large customers for both resale and own use.Continue reading
New Website Launch14/09/2016Over the summer months, the team at Online Rock Salt have been working hard behind the scenes to improve our website.Continue reading
Staying Safe This Winter27/11/2015With winter approaching, we’re sharing a few safety tips in this infographic.Continue reading
Interesting Facts About Salt16/11/2015As the winter weather starts to creep in, we produced this eye catching infographic with a few interesting facts thrown in.Continue reading
Why Do We Use De-Icing Salt?17/06/2015As the winter weather starts to creep in, we produced this eye catching infographic with a few interesting facts thrown in.Continue reading
National Contract Renewal15/06/2015Online Rock Salt has just renewed our contract with a major supermarket chain.Continue reading
The White Salt Story28/08/2013Have you ever wondered about the journey your white de-icing salt has to take get to your paths and driveways?Continue reading
New line of Sturdy Grit Bins19/11/2012Online Rock Salt have taken delivery of an exciting new line of grit bins for the storage of de-icing salt in all weathers.Continue reading
China Salt Federation Visit25/08/2012We recently welcomed a party of representatives from the China Salt Federation to our offices.Continue reading
Our Cameo in Oscar Film24/01/2012Bagging plant downtime led to an unusual order: sandbags for the Oscar-nominated film War Horse!Continue reading
Help Santa With Elf & Safety23/12/2011This is the busiest time of the year for many sectors. Retail, food and drink and rock salt providers are some of the busiest traders.Continue reading
Response to Guardian Article16/12/2011Online Rock Salt responds to a recent article by Helen Carter in The Guardian, claiming that gritting lorries do not spread salt.Continue reading
White or Rock Salt?05/12/2011Choosing the right salt can be challenging, as confusion over types often leads to incorrect decisions by purchasing departmentsContinue reading
Council Contract Success18/08/2011After much effort, we’re pleased to announce winning two District County Council de-icing salt tendersContinue reading
New Salt Bagging Plant22/07/2011With the winter season quickly approaching, we have added a third bagging line to maintain supply even in the coldest winters.Continue reading
Second Packing Plant Added09/02/2011After the unprecedented demand for salt this winter, we've added another bagging line to our operation.Continue reading