It was a typical winter morning, and like most homeowners in Canada, I had a driveway covered with a thick sheet of ice. My usual go-to product for this was calcium chloride ice melt. I’d always believed that it was a reliable, fast-acting option for clearing ice and snow. After all, it was marketed as highly effective, especially in extremely low temperatures.
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Chloride-based products may seem like quick and effective solutions, but they come with several hidden environmental and health risks. From harming ecosystems to posing risks to pets and humans, the chemicals used in many traditional snow melting products can cause more damage than you might expect.
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While keeping these areas clear is a necessity, many pet owners may not realize the dangers posed by traditional ice melts. Common products, including Alaskan salt and other salt-based de-icers, may effectively melt ice, but they come with hidden risks to your pets.
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