Category: Salt Or Sand For Ice
The Great Debate: Salt Vs. Sand For Ice And Where Safe Paw Fits In.
Winter throws many challenges our way, especially when it comes to managing ice. And though it might seem like a minor thing, the age-old question of using “salt or sand...
Comparing Salt And Sand For Ice: Which Is The Right Choice?
When winter arrives and ice starts to cover the streets and driveways, homeowners and municipalities turn to two common solutions – salt or sand for ice. While these remedies have...
Does Salt Damage Your Cars – Best Tips For Protection
Salt is commonly abrasive, it speeds up the formation of rust on any metal surface. It can damage your car’s body and engine when it comes into contact with metallic...
Can Rock Salt Damage an Asphalt Driveway?
The winter season is about to come, and most of us have already started preparing for it. Be it the festivals, holidays, or the snow; the wait is almost over. ...
How To Remove Salt Stains From Concrete
Salt and deicers combine to form a chemical mixture that seeps into concrete when diluted with enough water. The brine re-freezes when the temperature drops, then evaporate when the temperature...
What Temperature Does Salt Melt Ice?
Applying rock salt and ice melt on pavements is a popular method of clearing snow. Did you know, though, that different forms of ice melt work best at different temperatures?...
Salt Hazards – Is Rock Salt Poisonous To Humans?
Typical warning label found on rock salt and salt-based ice melt products: “Danger! Keep away from pets and children wear rubber gloves and goggles when using. Wash contaminated clothing and...
How To Melt Ice Without Damaging Concrete?
During the winter months, ice can freeze on the concrete outside our homes creating a dangerously slick surface. This slippery ice can cause slips and falls to occur. Many people...
The 5 Types Of Dangerous Ice Melting Salts
With the onset of each winter, municipalities across the United States and Canada send out a fleet of snowplows to clear roads and apply salt to roadways. Keeping roadways open...