Posts Tagged ‘ice melt’
Green Fire Ice Melt
Green Fire ice melt pellets are the most popular premium option for melting snow and ice on driveways and walkways. The granular nature of Green Fire allows it to be spread around easily with nice even coverage. Since it is green in color this helps you see how much you have applied so you know when to stop to prevent over-application. The manufacturer suggests that this ice melter is effective in temperatures down to minus zero degrees Fahrenheit. It is also safe to use on asphalt, concrete and other common surfaces as it will not cause damage or leave much residue. It [...]
Which Snow & Ice Melter Is Right For Me?
There are so many different ice melt products to choose from when you start shopping around that you can easily get confused after only a few short minutes of searching. Luckily for the consumer there are a few basic principles to keep in mind when looking for the right product that are sure to help you choose the right item for the job. Those looking for snow & ice removal on their own private house property usually find ice melt pellets most suitable for their application. Granular ice melters are relatively inexpensive, they are easy apply, most are non-irritating to [...]
How Safe Is Ice Melt Salt?
In the past, ice melt products were very basic and the most common and widely used type was rock salt. It has its advantages, like being fairly inexpensive, but the disadvantages are many. The main problems are that rock salt is messy to use and apply, the residue tracks everywhere you and gets on everything you touch, and it usually harms the surface you apply it to after only a few applications. You may have experienced driveway or walkway cracking and chipping due to the corrosive nature of inferior sodium chloride (NaCl) ice melters. It can also damage vegetation that [...]
Pet Safe Ice Melt Formulas That Really Work
If you’re shopping for an ice melter that is safe to use around pets and children you may be wondering if they are as effective as the regular formulas. Most products that claim to be “safe” or more delicate than originals usually can’t compete with the quality of the regular type. However, when it comes to pet safe ice melt products your options are plentiful, and you’ll find many good strong mixes to ensure complete snow & ice removal and prevention all while being non-toxic and non-harming to surrounding vegetation. Petastic® brand ice melters work very well even down to [...]