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Dishwasher salt

Broomstick
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Just discovered I have an unopened 3kg bag of Mr T's dishwasher salt in the cupboard. We haven't used the dishwasher since we moved in since I don't think we have enough stuff to fill it to warrant the electricity use.

Do you think I could use this salt on icy paths?

B

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  • HowlinWolf
    HowlinWolf Posts: 498 Forumite
    Yes you can use dishwasher salt on your paths.
    Sealed pot member 735
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  • Broomstick
    Broomstick Posts: 1,648 Forumite
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    Many thanks - I can't think what else I'd use it for now, so very OS!
  • Anthillmob
    Anthillmob Posts: 11,780 Forumite
    yes! nursery my kids attend cleared their access ramp with dishwasher salt, it worked a treat
    There's someone in my head, but it's not me
  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
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    The way the big freeze is going you should put it on ebay and make a mint!
    Some days you're the dog..... most days you're the tree! :D
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    edited 8 January 2010 at 11:30PM
    Norbertsmum wrote: »
    The way the big freeze is going you should put it on ebay and make a mint!
    Doubtful but there is none in the supermarket :rolleyes: online shops have taken it off 'the shelves'
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
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