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Best Ice Melter For Concrete This Winter In Aspen
Waiting for winter? We are too! It’s that time of the year when people get excited about the snow season and of course, Christmas. On average, the first snowfall starts...
How Does Ice Melt Work? Using Safe Paw To Prevent And Melt Ice
What is Ice Melt? Ice melt changes the chemical make up of water and ice to lower the freezing temperature to keep water from freezing in low temperatures. Depending on...
Ice Melt Safe For Driveways
An ice melt is appropriate for a driveway only when its current label permits use on that surface and the driveway is in suitable condition. For concrete, no deicer is...
The Dangers of Potassium Chloride Ice Melt
Potassium chloride ice melt is not considered a low-risk choice for areas used by pets. Pellets and residue can irritate paw pads, and pets may swallow the product when licking...
The Dangers of Sodium Chloride Ice Melters
Sodium chloride (NaCl) is the primary mineral ingredient in some types of rock salt and alternative ice melters. It is also the formula for table salt, but does that make...
Magnesium Chloride Ice Melt Is Dangerous To People And Pets
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) ice melt is dangerous to pets, children, and concrete. It causes paw burns, gastrointestinal upset, and electrolyte imbalance in pets if ingested. It also corrodes concrete, metal...
Salt Hazards – Is Rock Salt Poisonous To Humans?
Rock salt used for winter deicing is primarily sodium chloride. It can help melt ice, but excessive or repeated exposure can create health, environmental, and property concerns. Ice-melt residue may...
Go Green – What You Can Do To Stop The Rapid Ice Melt of The Glaciers
At Safe Paw we love helping the environment and reducing our carbon footprint. We talk about ice melter a lot and felt it was only right to address the ice...
Ice Melting Products That Cause Less Damage To Your Concrete Surfaces
Concrete-safe ice melt is a relative term, not a guarantee that no damage can occur. Chemical deicers should not be used on concrete that is less than 12 months old...