How to Use Ice Melt on Sidewalks | Spec. Sense

How does salt melt ice? In this episode of Spec. Sense, Vance shows how to effectively use ice melt salt and explains how it works. Since winter is unpredictable, snow and ice can build up quickly and can become a major hazard. Ice melt is one tool that can help keep sidewalks clear and safe. Sodium Chloride (rock salt) is the most common, and Calcium Chloride is the best ice melter available. Potassium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride are two eco-friendly salts, but are a little less common.
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[@rachellebardin8604]

This video gave me clarity on the process, what to do and what to expect. Thank you so much! Here's to clear walkways!

[@AmreSupply]

You're welcome Rachelle, we're glad that you found it helpful! We try to make all of our videos clear and easy to follow. If you're curious here's a video of ours that you might find informative on p-traps: ua-cam.com/video/zGofkKOP2SU/v-deo.html

[@johnnyboy13642]

When I switched to Calcium Chloride, it was worth the extra 10 bucks for a 50 lb bag. We have -15 degree winters in the midwest all the time and recently tried it out on a -10 degree day with lots of ice and snow. 2 hours later, path was completely melted and just slush that I shoveled aside. Stuff really is night and day from regular, crappy rock salt.

[@AmreSupply]

Thanks for watching! We're glad that you noticed the improvement with calcium chloride, and hopefully the video helped clarify why it works differently!

[@phi3861]

Very informative and straight to the point, thanks for the vid

[@AmreSupply]

You're welcome, we're glad that you found it helpful!

[@djcruz25]

I always thought it was used as a preventive measure. After you shovel snow

[@AmreSupply]

Thanks for watching. Since ice can still form even with ice melt sprinkled on, the best prevention is shoveling after each snow fall and removing the ice before it builds up.

[@carlitosperez3092]

Thank you sharing this information. I would love to learn more about this subject.

[@AmreSupply]

You're welcome, we're glad that you found it helpful!

[@MarcKlark]

How soon should I apply salt ? 1 hour , 1 day , as the snow falls , just after ? When is the better time ?

[@AmreSupply]

Thanks for watching. Always try to shovel the snow before it accumulates and be mindful when the temperature is close 0°C or 32°F. That's when snow will melt and ice will form. If you clear off the snow before hand you can prevent the ice from forming. If you do have ice that has formed, apply the salt and then remove the ice once it has started to melt. Depending on the temperatures you might just have slush after the salt is applied but be careful if the temperature drops after as that slush can form into ice.

[@Wheresthewheel]

Hi Ben !

[@AmreSupply]

Thanks for watching!