Organic Melt™ Ice melter

This stuff is greener and meaner than regular salt. It kills ice not grass and you can sleep at night knowing that you made the right choice. This is a great product and although it does cost more, it goes 30% farther so the difference isn’t very much at all. Made in Canada and 100% organic. Available from The SnowMen snow removal service.

To apply Organic Melt™ simply remove any accumulation of snow before application. Spread the product evenly at a rate of 1/3 cup (75 ml) to one square meter. As the product begins to work, remove the melted snow and ice with caution not to pile near vegetation. Hard pack or thick ice may require reapplication of the product.

Organic Melt™ should be used on:

• Freezing rain, ice pellets or sleet: Apply product before, or as soon as, sleet or freezing rain begins.
• Heavy or melting snow: Apply at beginning of snowfall or immediately after the removal of accumulation.
• Ice or thick-packed snow: After shovelling, apply product as directed to melt remaining snow or ice. Organic Melt™ should not be used on any concrete surfaces that have not been cured for a minimum of 12 months, coloured or tinted concrete, natural stone and precast pavers. Any surfaces that are chipped, cracked or even exposed should not be treated.

Active ingredients: Alkaline degragated sugar beet, NaCl

Winter season is almost upon us and one of the biggest issues many have is trying to clear an ice covered walk way. Many people in this country are hospitalized from slick conditions at their home let alone a slippery cold road. In this article I will show you some simple ways to prevent ice from building up on your porch and walkways.

Step 1

In order to help keep your driveway, walkway, or porch from icing over from melted snow is to spread a mixture of sand and salt along your pathways. Using a little sand to help save on salt consumption has been proven to be just as effective as just using salt only
Step 2

In the mild climate months, consider digging small trenches along your walk ways that are ground level. You can fill the trenches with flowers or other plants just as long as the walk way is elevated enough to allow the melted snow drain off to the sides instead of collecting on the sidewalk.

Step 3

You can sift out ashes as well as cat litter to improve traction on the surface you need to walk on. If walking on a slick surface is unavoidable, lean slightly forward with your feet flat and take small baby steps. You can also apply a little bleach to the bottom of your sneakers to soften the rubber and improve your traction. You can also use bleach to help gain traction with your car and truck tires as well. Do not overuse as it can break down the rubber if excessively applied.