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The use of salt for roads is a common practice for deicing during winter. However, the environmental impact of traditional ice melting salts has prompted the search for more sustainable alternatives. Here, we explore five such alternatives, each addressing the environmental concerns associated with road salt. 1. Beet Juice Blends Beet juice, when mixed with lower quantities of salt, can significantly reduce the amount of chloride released into the environment. While this method can lower the freezing point of water, it's important to note that the use of any salt can still contribute to soil and water contamination. 2. Cheese Brine Cheese brine, a byproduct of cheese production, can be used in combination with road salt to reduce overall salt usage. However, similar to beet juice blends, this method still involves salt, which means it can have some negative environmental impacts, such as soil degradation and water pollution. 3. Coffee Grounds Used coffee grounds can provide tractio...

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that winters in Maryland will be warmer than normal, with precipitation above normal in the north and below normal in the south. The coldest periods will be in mid-and late December and throughout January. Snowfall will be below normal, with the snowiest period in early March. But the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting that snow lovers are going to rejoice! Most Marylanders didn’t see much snow last winter, but this year will more than makeup for it. It’s predicted to be seasonably cold, wet, and white. It means that we are going to get a lot of snow till March-end. Ice Melt Safe For Concrete 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 How is it going so far? Avoiding slip and fall accidents is one of the biggest winter woes we all want to avoid at any cost. Therefore we use ice melt. Let’s analyze different ice melt...

Ice is not just a minor annoyance, it can end up causing serious problems if not taken care of. It weakens the structure, destroys lawns, ruins cars, and can even make humans and animals sick. This is why people regularly look for ice melt for new concrete so that they don’t have to worry about removing ice. Pet-Friendly Ice 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 This is very important because your insurance might not always cover the damage. To help solve this problem, here are some tips that can make winters easier: #1 Remove or Melt Ice Dams From Your Roof It is common for water to freeze, melt, and then refreeze resulting in the creation of ice dams on the roof. This can be a risky situation as ice dams can cause leaks and weaken the roof.  A reliable way to deal with this problem is to add insulation to your attic so that this icy cold water c...

You may already know by now that this year we’re having a La Nina weather pattern. Usually, during a La Nina year, there are cold conditions in the tropical Pacific region. That can lead to a wetter, colder winter for the northern U.S. and drier, warmer winter for the south. In the past decade, we’ve had four La Nina years. This year’s La Nina is a moderate one, which probably means we are going to have a little warmer than average winter in Pittsburgh. January and February will still likely be our snowiest months, as usual. With snow all around us, going out for work and other purposes is one of the biggest challenges we face every day. Rock salt and ice melt are common tools we use for surface safety in winters. But did you know they can damage your concrete and asphalt? Safe Salt-Free Ice 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 Here Are 3 Reasons...

Are you not looking forward to a winter wonderland? Yes, most of us are. But one thing that we often forget is the long list of things we need to do to prepare ourselves for the season. Gearing up against the challenge of keeping ourselves and our families safe in winters is the biggest challenge. Getting rid of snow and ice on steps, driveway, parking lot, and sidewalk is one of the biggest winter woes. A common way to clear icy pavement is to use rock salt. However, it can lead to big headaches later. Rock salt is corrosive to concrete, asphalt, and bricks as well. Salt traces left on the surface causes stains and streaks. The real problem starts when it gets into the porous concrete and creates holes and cracks that get worse with frequent freeze-thaw cycles of water.  In this article, we will talk about 5 Ice melting tips to get rid of snow this winter. Best Ice Melt For Concrete Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environm...

Due to the La Nina effect this year, a wide range of temperatures and precipitation levels are expected all around the country. With this, 2020-21 has been dubbed as the “Winter of the Great Divide”.  According to the Farmer’s Almanac, predicted Nebraska comes under the “Cold, Above Normal Snowfall” region, which means it is expected to have below-normal temperature and a significant amount of snowfall beginning early in the season. Ice Melt Safe For Concrete 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 Common Winter Woes 1- Commutation Commutation is a big problem in winters. Not only is it difficult to clear snow from the surface of your vehicle, slick roads, damaged transit lines, and endless mounds of snow impact mobility.  2- Protecting kids and pets Apart from slip and fall accidents, we need to protect our kids and pets from the ...

AccuWeather in its forecast says that New Jersey is likely to get far more snow than last year but total accumulations will be 25% to 50% less than we normally get. Farmers’ Almanac is calling for the New Jersey region to be “seasonably cold, wet and white” this winter. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston, Massachusetts,” the Almanac adds. So how are you prepared for the upcoming winter season?  No matter where you live if it snows in your area, you need to protect your roof from winter damages. On average, a roof can withstand only up to four feet of snow. After which, it becomes stressed and can start leaking and cause ceiling stains and dampness in the walls. More than the weight it’s the frequent freeze-thaw cycle that does more damage to your roof. When you heat the home, the underside of your roof gets heated too. This results in the melting of the deepest level of snow. The melted snow trickles down, reaches the eaves,...

If you are a dog owner, you must know how naughty dogs can be. They’ll eat anything, from the shoe lying in the corner to your office documents. While some of these goods are ‘safe’, some can be toxic and result in serious consequences. While buying an ice melt, it is necessary to check whether the ingredients in it are safe for your beloved pets or not. Paw Safe Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice melter for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Let’s have a look at five such items: #1 Ice Melt We sell ice melt and we can tell you that they can be toxic if you do not purchase a dog-safe ice melt. Let’s revisit some basic science lessons. Most ice melt on the market, including some that come with the ‘dog-safe ice melt’ tag, contain hazardous chemicals or compounds that can result in toxicity, allergic reactions, and even cancers. Traditional ice melt is composed of calcium chloride an...