The time is fast approaching when you need to get up that little bit
earlier to de-ice your car, and driveway. Although
de-icing is a time consuming chore, there are options available to you. Not all de-icers are the same, so are you
using the best product for your needs?
Sodium Chloride - More commonly known as salt or rock salt. It
is more than likely that you have used rock salt as a de-icer for
many years. Since it is one of the most abundant resources in the world
you can obtain it at a remarkably cheaper price than any other form
of de-icer. Being readily available and easy to use makes it the most
desirable option for de-icing and the price makes it one of the most
cost effective solutions for de-icing.
Calcium Chloride - Another natural product, like rock salt,
calcium chloride is a long established de-icing product which has the
capability to melt snow and ice down to -25C. The toxicity of this
substance is significantly higher than any of the other de-icers, but
the product is set as the benchmark for testing results of other
substances. Used in the USA for over 100 years calcium chloride is
available in pellet, liquid or flake form.
Acetates - More environmentally friendly than other de-icer
products, acetates have few
adverse effects. Containing no chlorides, these substances
do not cause any damage to vegetation, they do not cause corrosion to the substrates they are used on and they are animal friendly. Available in liquid form they are now widely available to purchase.
Urea - Often used in fertilisers, urea is also another option
for your de-icing needs. Considered safe to
use around your home and young family, urea can de-ice down to -12C.
Urea is usually supplied in pellet form which is clean and easy to apply. Urea is hazard free
FUZE Products Range of DeIcers are available here.
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