Rock Salt vs Ice Melt Blends – What is best for your customers?

rock salt vs ice melt for ice control on roads

Snow may be lovely, lightweight, and fluffy, and the very thing that keeps a snow contractor like yourself in business – but there is a real danger associated with it for your customers. Once they hire you, you are responsible not only for keeping their property safe but also for not ruining their parking lots, walkways, and landscaping. As you know, it’s imperative that you start stocking up on snow and ice removal supplies throughout the cold winter months so you don’t run out, but with multiple ice management chemicals available, how do you decide which ones to keep larger stockpiles of on your property?

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Exploring the common de-icing materials

road de-icing pretreatment

When it comes to snow and ice removal, you can find how different de-icing materials are being used. It is quite important to stick to the best de-icing materials depending on the needs. That’s because there is no single de-icing material that can deliver positive results in all possible scenarios. Continue to read and you will be able to learn more about the common de-icing materials. On top of that, you can enhance your knowledge on how to pick the most appropriate de-icing material to be used as well.

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Learning how to control dust with magnesium chloride

dusty road needing dust control services

The presence of dust can create a negative impact on any commercial establishment, even in winter. For example, when there is too much dust present in the outdoor spaces, your employees or your customers will not be able to access them. Dust can be prevalent even in winter at construction sites and on dirt roads where there isn’t any snow or ice. This is where you need to look for an effective dust suppressant solution. While looking for such a solution, you will come across magnesium chloride as well as calcium chloride. It is one of the most effective methods available out there to minimize and control dust production, and in winter you get a two-for-one since it also melts snow and ice!

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The Dangers of Black Ice

black ice

Well, it’s that time of year again and it bears repeating to send out a reminder to all of our snow contractor customers to watch out for black ice again this year! There is generally no surface that is more dangerous than black ice and since it’s nearly impossible to see, you should know all you can about it so you know when it might be present and how to avoid accidents on it. Today we will explore all the details related to black ice.

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How to work with a wholesale ice melt supplier in Washington, DC

ice melt supplier

If you are located near Washington DC or in the Mid-Atlantic region, you might want to find a local ice melt supplier. At SnowIceSalt.com we supply ice melt products to many snow contractors in the Washington DC and Mid-Atlantic region, but we also ship products to customers around the country. Regardless to where you are located, it’s crucial that you know where to go in order to make ice melt purchases and that you have a reliable supplier so your snow and ice management business is not left in a lurch. Rock salt as well as other ice-melting supplies are available at many retail establishments, but not all of these choices are beneficial for your wallet or your health. In addition, you need a supplier that won’t run out of product when you need it most.

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Many Ways to Use Magnesium Chloride Flakes

Magnesium Chloride Flakes: Mag Flakes: MGCL PRO-F by Hot Salt

We often see how people use magnesium chloride flakes as a deicer or ice melt solution in the winter. That’s mainly because they are a low-impact solution for melting ice. However, there are year-round uses for Magnesium Chloride Flakes as well. Let’s take a deep dive and explore all the benefits that magnesium chloride flakes can offer and different application options.

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What Are the Best Deicers?

tire tracks in snow and ice

Do you manage a snow removal company? Then you will come across the need to use the best deicers during winter. You won’t find a single ice melt product, which you can use for all your applications. This is where it helps to have a clear idea about the different deicers available. Based on that, you can pick the right ice melt product as per your needs and get the best results coming on your way. From this article, we will be sharing a list of the best deicers available out there to consider.

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Tips for Using Ice Melt Products on Concrete

Cracked Driveway

During winters in the Washington DC area, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware you are bound to need ice melt products to keep concrete surfaces from being dangerous and slippery. Ice can be frustrating because it requires chemicals to melt or loosen it for removal, yet most of those chemicals can damage the concrete the ice is covering. That’s why it’s best to talk to an ice melt supplier to be sure you know all your options when providing ice management services. For example, certain products are better for concrete and you can also follow some tips to keep the ice melt products from doing excessive damage to your surfaces.

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5 Things That Cause Icy Surfaces in Winter

icy branch - how does ice form?

When the winter season comes, you will have to think about ice and snow. It is better if you can understand what winter ice is all about and the factors that result in winter ice. This understanding can help you to deal with winter ice in a better way. Continue to read and we will be sharing all the basics that you need to be aware of winter ice.

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