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£2 Cat Litter Tip Gains Traction for Icy UK Driveways During Cold Snap

The advice uses non-clumping clay to create grip rather than melting ice, offering a cheap fallback when salt is scarce or costly.

Overview

  • Graham Conway of Select Car Leasing advises scattering non-clumping clay cat litter on icy driveways to provide instant traction underfoot and under tyres.
  • The product acts like fine grit to improve grip in freezing conditions instead of chemically melting ice like rock salt.
  • Supermarket pricing cited in reports lists 10‑litre bags at £2.18 in Aldi and £2.19 in Tesco.
  • The guidance is being shared as the UK faces sub-zero temperatures with forecasts of heavy snowfall creating slippery residential paths and drives.
  • Articles present the tip as practical consumer advice and also suggest simple add-ons such as vinegar-based windscreen spray, bags or socks over wing mirrors, and using a spare doormat for wheel traction.