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Ice
Melt Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Natural Alternative® Ice Melt Over
Sodium or Calcium Chloride?
Traditional
ice melter products (rock salt, sodium and calcium chloride) can
be very damaging to the soil, plants, and lawns it comes in contact
with. They are also highly corrosive to metals and normally lose
their melting effectiveness at 15ºF. Calcium chloride may cause
severe skin burns or rashes to people and pets and is very slippery
when wet.
On the other
hand, Natural Alternative® Ice Melt is much better for the environment,
because it does not contain high concentrations of salt and for
the same reason reduces corrosive activity. Unlike calcium chloride,
Natural Alternative® Ice Melt does not get slippery when wet, reducing
injuries from falls. Whether it is 32ºF or -12ºF, Natural
Alternative® Ice Melt outperforms other traditional ice melter products
in numerous ways.
How
Fast & How Long Will Natural Alternative® Ice Melt Work?
It is always
best to apply Natural Alternative®
Ice Melt prior to snowfall. However, as soon as our product
comes in contact with moisture, it begins to form a brine melting
ice and snow immediately. One of the unique benefits of this product
is that it lasts longer than most competitive ice melter products.
Natural Alternative® Ice
Melt is treated with an ingredient preventing ice and snow from
refreezing, minimizing continued slippery conditions.
Does
Natural Alternative® Ice Melt Have Any Potential Effects On Concrete?
As long as the
concrete or walkways are cured (more than a year old) and are not
damaged, Natural Alternative® Ice
Melt minimizes cracking and flaking.
Are
there side effects to turf and desirable vegetation from Natural Alternative®
Ice Melt?
High concentrations
of sodium or salt can kill turf and damage vegetation. Natural Alternative®
Ice Melt does not contain high percentages of these ingredients
and therefore, is much gentler for lawns and the environment.
How
does particle size and shape influence the melting capabilities of
Natural Alternative® Ice Melt?
Because of the
angular shape of Natural Alternative®
Ice Melt, more of the ice melt is in contact with the snow
or ice. The more contact, the quicker the ice and snow melts.
How
long can I store Natural Alternative®
Ice Melt?
Natural Alternative®
Ice Melt is non-hydroscopic. Since it does not absorb moisture,
it has an almost unlimited shelf life providing it stays in an area
that is dry.
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