Tag: Non Toxic Deicer
Polar Vortex Weather Forecast: Ice Melt Solutions That Do Not Rust Metal Objects In Your Open Space
Which Ice Melt Does Not Rust Metal? Ice melts designed to minimize corrosion are typically non-corrosive formulations that avoid or reduce the use of chloride salts. Chloride-containing deicers such as...
How To Keep Your Bricks And Concrete Safe This Winter?
Ice melt that is compatible with concrete and brick surfaces should be selected based on its ingredients, surface compatibility, application rate, and winter conditions. Chloride-free ice melt can be considered...
3 Tips For Maintaining Composite Decks In Ice And Snow
Your composite deck adds aesthetic value to your home and is the pride of any homeowner. But at the same time, it brings the worry of cleaning snow and ice...
6 Ways To Avoid Pet Injuries This Winter In California
A significant storm over the last several days created many impacts across California, causing some cities to flood, and higher elevations to record several feet of snow. More than 7...
Things To Consider When Buying Ice Melt
Whether you like snow or you don’t, you will need an ice melt to ensure your sidewalks and steps are open and not full of ice. Slippery parking lots and...
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 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...