Rock salt has been used for decades to help with de-icing sidewalks and walkways, but did you know that rock salt is actually detrimental environmental effects? Scientific research has found that excess salt accumulates in the soil making it more acidic, salt residue can prevent plants from absorbing moisture and nutrients, salts can leach heavy metals that make their way into the water and salt can burn your pets paws. Now that you know this can be thinking it's time to get rid of the de-ice rock salt, and lucky for you there are actually some eco-friendly ways that work just as well.
The first way you can keep the ice is a shovel right after a snowfall. The less time the snow has to bind to the pavement, the less ice there. A blower Snow has the same effect, but at the same time, emissions of air pollutants.
To create traction on slippery sidewalks or driveways can spread sand or bird seed. The grains of both does not melt snow or ice, but will definitely give you more grip. Cat litter can also be used with the same effect, without However, when wet some cat litter can get muddy.
If you still prefer to use a standard-icer in reality there are some companies that marks non-toxic, which eliminate the harmful effects that have the rock salt. This de-icer still assists with the melting of snow and provides traction, but without side effects.
Being green is a great revolution in this time and those who are increasingly aware of the finite resources of our planet have made great strides in making our world more efficient. So if the reason is to save their pets or to save the planet, try one of these eco-friendly ways ice from sidewalks and driveways.
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