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Every winter, thousands of tonnes of ice-melting materials are applied to sidewalks, roads, and steps, frequently without consideration for correct application processes or the composition of the deicing substance. Deicing products used carelessly can harm both the home and the environment. Hence, it becomes vital to use an ice melt safe for pets and grass while being gentle on concrete. Overuse of some deicers can hasten the freeze-thaw cycles that degrade concrete, shortening the life of a sidewalk or driveway by years. Some deicers corrode metal, causing automobile and aluminum siding damage. Many types of ice melt contain chemicals that might harm plants and bushes near the deicer’s application site.  Why Do We Need Ice Melt Safe For Pets And Grass? Salt-based ice melting products have sodium chloride or potassium chloride . Both of these components heat up when exposed to ice and snow. As a result, it endangers dogs for various reasons. For example, it can burn their skin, i...

The Farmer’s Almanac says that Kitchener may witness much above-normal precipitation and snowfall. The snowiest periods would be mid-December, early to mid-January, and early to mid-March. Although we all are enjoying the chilly Canadian winter, snow removal is one task that keeps us on our toes all the time.  So, I am not from a cold country and used to live in an apartment earlier. I recently got shifted to an independent house here.  Non-Toxic Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Snow Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now I usually shovel the front walk and the sidewalk in front of my house every time it snows, but the icy patches are harder to shovel away the snow. Gradually I’m also finding it difficult. Not just it’s hard on the back, I’ve heard of some health warnings due to shoveling. So I was looking for a good driveway ice melt and got this “pet and environ...

Almanac Weather Forecast had forecasted that the winter temperatures would be above-normal in New York. However, forecasters also concluded that the amount of snow this winter would be strongly dependent on whether the La Niña weather pattern persists or not. Analysis of current Pacific Ocean sea-surface temperatures clearly shows a La Nina is still occurring. And the forecast calls for this to continue to be the case in the spring. The average snowfall for New York City is around 27 inches. Areas to the north and west of the city should see a bit more snowfall, in the range of 20 to 40 inches. So, the winter season is already here, and it’s extreme. You might be already looking for a safe solution to melt the ice. Taking care of your facility and removing snow from sidewalks is one of the biggest winter woes. However, it is essential for your mobility and the safety of others.  Leaving it unattended might look tempting, but it is not an option actually. The slippery pavements are ...

The 2020 Winter Outlook released by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that Pennsylvania has equal chances of a drier than average and a wetter than average winter. However, a portion of northwestern Pennsylvania has a 33 to 40 percent chance of a wetter than average winter. So are we prepared for the problems which knock on our door with the start of snow season? Let us put down the menace brought by snow and find out the ways to overcome them in advance. Safe Ice And Snow Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Some Of The Usual Snow And Ice Melt Problems We Will Be Facing This Winter Are: Traveling:  Snow, rain, sleet, and ice can make travel treacherous. People with mobility challenges such as the elderly and disabled often find themselves confined to their homes. Low visibility and slushy accumulations of snowfall o...

Winter snow and ice are a fact of life in certain areas of the country. When it hits, you know how important it is to ensure that you spread some type of salt or ice melt on your side walks and driveway . However, if you have new concrete, salt is not the best option. Fortunately, Safe Paw Ice Melter offers a solution. What Makes Safe Paw Ice Melter More Beneficial Than Salt on New Concrete? There are a number of benefits to using Safe Paw over salt on your new concrete. First of all, Safe Paw is environmentally friendly. Once it has done its job and is washed away, it will bring no harm to local waterways or land. That also means it won’t damage your new concrete. Other Benefits of Using Safe Paw Ice Melter on New Concrete Safe to use on all types of surfaces including concrete, rubber, paint, plastic and pavers. Many times, you will want to put your ice melter on new concrete, but you might also have old concrete, walkways, stone or other areas you need to treat, too. Safe Paw ...