Tag: Magnesium Chloride Ice Melt
Ice Melt- Is It REALLY Safe For Pets
As you may already know that most of the ice melt products are chemical compounds made of sodium chloride or potassium chloride. Both of these elements release heat when they...
Why You Should NOT Use Chloride Based Ice Melts
This chloride-based magnesium ice melt works well in cold weather. But when the temperature falls drastically, the melting process slows and may even come to a halt. To put it...
3 Ways In Which Magnesium Chloride Is Hurting You And Your Pet
Magnesium chloride ice melt can irritate a pet’s paws, mouth and gastrointestinal tract, especially when residue is licked from the feet or a pet eats treated snow or granules. The...
2 Reasons Why I Use Safe Paw In Indiana
The 2020 Winter Outlook released by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that central Indiana has equal chances for below normal, normal, and above-normal temperatures for the winter...
Hamilton, Don’t Make These Mistakes While Choosing Your Ice Melt
Recently, Environment Canada ended a winter weather travel advisory in Hamilton. Forecasters said they expect total snowfall amounts of five to 10 centimeters, with about 15 centimeters possible. According to...
How To Keep Your Driveway Pavers Safe This Winter?
Getting snow? A lot of it? How are you taking care of your new pavement in this harsh winter? Puddles of water, metal shovel, salt can all cause damage to...
Ice Melt Alternatives
Removing ice from the driveway, steps, and walkways and having a product that will help get your car going in slippery conditions are winter essentials. There are multiple ice melt...
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...