Salt

In many areas, where snow and ice abound, salt is a necessity. We use salt to clear the roads, sidewalks and driveways. However, salt can be very damaging also. Here are some tips and information you may find interesting:

How does salt work? Salt lowers the freezing point of water. This means ice also melts at colder temperatures.

Why can salt be damaging? First, salt can hurt plants and grass. It can also cause damage to surfaces like sidewalks. Salt is also very damaging to carpets. It works like sandpaper in the fibers of a carpet, wearing it out much faster.

How do I know how much salt to use? Read the directions. Bags of salt usually give good guidance on usage. It generally takes a lot less then you think. I little bit goes a long way. Here is a good general rule: If you are getting salt inside your home or business, you are using too much!