There are several categories of ice melt products to choose from today. Calcium chloride ice melt products are intended for snow and ice removal in extreme conditions. These work best in climates like ours here in Bethesda, MD and the Washington DC area. Most of the time, calcium chloride ice melt products come in three basic varieties: pellets, flakes, and blends. Read More
The Best Winter Work Gloves for Preventing Frostbite
If you own or work at a snow removal company you know the risks that every one of your workers take during each winter storm. But aside from safety training, are they equipped with the best snow removal tools on the market? Winter work gloves are something not to overlook. Professional grade winter work gloves can make a big difference in making the job safer and more efficient. According to the popular website WebMD, over 11,000 people show up at the nation’s hospitals each year for treatments of injuries sustained while clearing snow. Read More
7 Perks of Sodium Acetate Ice Melt as a Deicer for Snow Removal Companies
Trying to figure out which ice melt option is best for your needs? Maybe you’re considering urea, sodium chloride, or calcium chloride. Before you purchase any of these, consider these seven perks of using sodium acetate ice melt as a deicer… Read More
Swimming, Snowplows & Snow Ice Salt – How They Go Together!
How do swimming, snowplows and snow ice salt go together? They should ALL be a priority for snow removal companies in July! Here’s why… Read More
Ice Melt 101: A Primer on How Deicers Work and What to Consider
There are a lot of different ice melt and snow removal products available and they all have their specific uses. So before you delve into the specific ice melts available, maybe you could use a little general information about how deicers work and what to consider. Read More
Ice Melt Supplier: Wholesale Ice Melt Products – Washington DC
In the Washington, DC and surrounding areas, there is one go-to place for wholesale ice melt products – Snow & Ice Salt & Chemicals, Unlimited. We are an ice melt supplier that offers three locations, nearly 30 years experience, plus the ability to ship anywhere in the United States. We carry in-stock all of the equipment, salt and ice melt chemicals to handle any storm! Here are a few other factors that makes us different from local competitors… Read More
Magnesium Chloride Flakes: The Safer Ice Melt Choice for Deicing
All ice melt products work in the same way – they lower the freezing point of water. However, you have several options when choosing a deicing material. One of them, magnesium chloride flakes addresses the major disadvantages of common ice melt products like rock salt and calcium chloride. So let’s take a closer look at Mag Flakes, the safer ice melt choice for deicing in our region of Washington DC and Maryland. Read More
10 Reasons to Use Calcium Chloride for Deicing in Mid-Atlantic
As you kick around which ice melt chemicals you should stock up on for next winter, take a close look at an ideal solution for tough winters like in our region of the Mid-Atlantic – Calcium Chloride. Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) is a type of deicing salt available in flake, pellet, and other forms. It can prevent freezing at temperatures as low as -25°F (-32°C), by depressing the freezing point of water – so it’s ideal for Washington DC and Maryland where we are located. Read More
How To Avoid A Rock Salt Shortage This Winter
Living in a cold climate like we have in Maryland and Washington DC means that we regularly require the use of rock salt for snow and ice removal. Rock salt is usually considered the cheapest and toughest ice melt on the market, so it’s popular and prone to shortages – or high pricing at peak times. Here are some tips for how to avoid a rock salt shortage or high demand pricing this winter. Read More