When the winter roads and pavements get icy and slippery there are a few different ways you can increase traction to stop vehicles and people from having accidents. Salt, sand and kitty litter are some of the most common items…
When the winter ice rolls around making your driveway and path slippery it can be difficult to know exactly how much salt you should add to melt the ice. Too little and it won’t get the job done (or it’ll…
The cheapest and most cost effective way to buy ice melt is in large bags. This can be enough to last you multiple years. But will the ice melt expire before you get a chance to use it or does…
Ice melt is a fantastic solution for keeping your paths and driveways dry and slip-free during winter months. Many of us living in colder climates need to use it fairly regularly, or risk serious injury when we least expect it!…
You may have heard that sand is a good product to use on ice surfaces in the winter time. But how exactly does sand work to create traction on ice. Does sand melt the ice and if so how long…
During the winter, when there’s no sand or salt, kitty litter is often the alternative used on icy driveways and paths. Why however is kitty litter used on footpaths, driveways and roads, and does it actually melt ice? Kitty litter…
During the winter, sand is commonly recommended as a product to spread over icy footpaths and driveways. But why exactly is sand used on footpaths, driveways and roads and does it actually melt ice? Sand does not melt ice. It…
Ice melt is typically dry and flakey so you can easily spread it over ice in winter. So if you’ve walked into your garage to find your ice melt bag leaking some sort of liquid, it’s normal to be concerned.…
Ice melt is great for clearing ice-covered driveways, paths and road to make them safe to walk and drive on. But how long does it take ice melt to starting working and how long until your driveways or paths are…
Kosher salt is slightly different to regular table salt in that it is made from larger and coarser grains that are often uneven in size. It also contains no iodine additives making it the salt of choice in many kitchens.…