During our winter season the most common question we hear is about ice melter. But the so-called eco-friendly ice melters may not contain sodium chloride (salt) but almost all product you can buy at your hardware store contains either Magnesium Chloride or Calcium Chloride. They are definitely better then salt, but we wouldn’t call them the ideal solution.

There are many ways to do ice melting the eco-friendly way. There is a great article about it on homesessive.com.

“Rock salt may be effective at melting ice on your sidewalks and driveways, but at what cost? Numerous studies cite salt’s ability to wreak havoc to the natural environment. The heavy use and overuse of traditional rock salt (sodium chloride) can corrode concrete and asphalt, as well as damage plants. Plus, rock salt is your four-legged friend’s worst enemy. It can get stuck in the paws of dogs and burn or irritate their skin.

So how do you prevent a walkway or driveway from becoming dangerously slippery slope while still being kind to the environment and keeping paws and asphalt intact? Luckily, there are numerous natural de-icing options, ranging in price from ten to a few thousand dollars.”

Read full article here:homesessive.com