--- title: EnviroTech Blog | Deicing & Anti-Icing description: Deicing & Anti-Icing | --- [![1600x600\_ESI\_New\_Logo](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1600x600_ESI_New_Logo.png?width=1600&name=1600x600_ESI_New_Logo.png "1600x600_ESI_New_Logo")](http://envirotechservices.com/) **LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DEICING AND ANTI-ICING SERVICES.** [Request An Evaluation Today](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/deicing-anti-icing-solutions-for-icy-roads)[»](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/deicing-anti-icing-solutions-for-icy-roads) # EnviroTech Journal ****Welcome to the EnviroTech Services blog! Check out all the latest industry tips and tricks coming straight to you from the experts at EnviroTech Services. Our posts will discuss ETS projects, product updates, usage tips, new technologies, industry developments, and company news. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!**** ## [Prepare for Winter with Ice Slicer® – Early Fill Discounts Available Now!](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/prepare-for-winter-with-ice-slicer-early-fill-discounts-available-now) By [Chris Adams](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/chris-adams) on 5.23.2024 [Deicing Products](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-products), [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Road Maintenance](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/road-maintenance), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer) [![](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hubfs/Ice_Slicer_Early_Fill_Blog.png)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/prepare-for-winter-with-ice-slicer-early-fill-discounts-available-now) Winter is coming, and it's crucial to ensure your stockpile is ready to handle the winter weather. Now is the perfect time to fill your sheds with Ice Slicer® and take advantage of our early fill discounts! Don’t wait—order now and save! Fill up between now and July 30th and save on Ice Slicer®! Don’t wait for normal pricing—ensure your stockpile is prepared and your winter deicing program is top-notch with the best product on the market. [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/prepare-for-winter-with-ice-slicer-early-fill-discounts-available-now) ## [A Thankless Job](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/a-thankless-job) By [Robert Thompson](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/robert-thompson) on 4.14.2023 [Deicing Products](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-products), [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Trucking Operations](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/trucking-operations), [Safety](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/safety), [PeopleHelpingPeople](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/peoplehelpingpeople), [Road Maintenance](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/road-maintenance), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer), [Snowfighters](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/snowfighters), [Snowpushers](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/snowpushers) [![](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Robert%20Thompson/SnowPlow.jpg)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/a-thankless-job) A thankless job by definition is simple; it is defined as a difficult or unpleasant job, that people do, and typically receives no recognition. Individuals or a career path that is overworked and underappreciated. When we think of a thankless job, we often consider farming, housekeepers, home healthcare workers, and caregivers. However, I would like to add another classification, CDL drivers, and more specifically snow pushers, or snowplow drivers. This group of CDL drivers is often out on hazardous roads and in conditions where most sane people stay inside and call into work. This brave group of individuals is first responders to some of the most horrific accidents that occur in dangerous weather. [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/a-thankless-job) ## [Ice Melt and Concrete: A Little Science Lesson](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/ice-melt-and-concrete-a-little-science-lesson) By [Guest Blogger Brooke Loeffler](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/guest-blogger-brooke-loeffler) on 3.7.2023 [Deicing Products](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-products), [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Erosion Control](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/erosion-control), [Safety](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/safety), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer) [![](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Ice%20Slicer%20-%20Redmond%20guest%20blogs/Ice%20Melt%20and%20Concrete-03-2.png)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/ice-melt-and-concrete-a-little-science-lesson) *Since concrete has been around for so long, and we use so much of it, experts have been able to watch and study how it holds up to time, use, and seasonal change. Let’s take a closer look at concrete’s relationship with ice melt products and how to protect it.* [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/ice-melt-and-concrete-a-little-science-lesson) ## [Deicer Application Rates](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/deicer-application-rates) By [Guest Blogger Brooke Loeffler](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/guest-blogger-brooke-loeffler) on 2.14.2023 [Deicing Products](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-products), [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Environmental](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/environmental), [Safety](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/safety), [Industrial/Commercial](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/industrial-commercial), [Government Markets](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/government-markets), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer) [![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_mfk8aqG0VL143YqRkASvTSOMKv3hOfsIeXYRzYOrFhrr8_hbF_5eQ1wr2vw-K1hysXZjX-4pVoXuosCUCcN1aw82d4NyAiw8fiNi_60KJORp-3ez8n98yy1TJ7E9OHFlUBGCuLXsHciLu9HrVciWvk)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/deicer-application-rates) Knowing how much deicer to use is one of the most important skills a snow fighting crew can have. There are a lot of dynamic factors of the road that determine how much to use, so let’s go over some basic guidelines.  [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/deicer-application-rates) ## [Ice Slicer is a Redmond Product](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/ice-slicer-is-a-redmond-product) By [Guest Blogger Brooke Loeffler](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/guest-blogger-brooke-loeffler) on 12.8.2022 [Deicing Products](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-products), [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Transportation](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/transportation), [Environmental](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/environmental), [Safety](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/safety), [PeopleHelpingPeople](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/peoplehelpingpeople), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer) [![](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Ice%20Slicer%20-%20Redmond%20guest%20blogs/Featured%20Image-IceSlicer.png)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/ice-slicer-is-a-redmond-product) *Ice Slicer's® natural formula has a fascinating history and legacy of high performance. Let’s learn more about where Ice Slicer® comes from and what makes it special. * [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/ice-slicer-is-a-redmond-product) ## [5 Must-Have's You Need This Winter To Stay Ahead of the Deicing Game](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/five-must-have-you-need-this-winter-stay-ahead-of-the-deicing-game-1) By [jonathan.nelson](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/jonathannelson) on 11.14.2022 [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Environmental](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/environmental), [Road Maintenance](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/road-maintenance), [Industrial/Commercial](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/industrial-commercial) [![](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hubfs/blog-files/Must-haaves-stay-ahead-of-deicing.png)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/five-must-have-you-need-this-winter-stay-ahead-of-the-deicing-game-1) Staying ahead of Mother Nature is not exactly a game, but your organization can have a winning winter season if you take note of the following five must-have's for your operation.  [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/five-must-have-you-need-this-winter-stay-ahead-of-the-deicing-game-1) ## [A Tremendous Vessel on the Great Lakes](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/a-tremendous-vessel-on-the-great-lakes) By [Ken Dammer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/ken-dammer) on 10.14.2022 [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Transportation](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/transportation), [Environmental](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/environmental), [PeopleHelpingPeople](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/peoplehelpingpeople), [Industrial/Commercial](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/industrial-commercial), [Blog](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/blog), [Hallett Dock 8](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/hallett-dock-8) [![](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hubfs/Blog%20Files/Mark%20W.%20Barker%20Ship/MarkWBarker-Hero2.jpg)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/a-tremendous-vessel-on-the-great-lakes) [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/a-tremendous-vessel-on-the-great-lakes) ## [What is the Best Value Ice Melt?](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/what-is-the-best-value-ice-melt) By [Guest Blogger Brooke Loeffler](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/guest-blogger-brooke-loeffler) on 8.22.2022 [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer), [Off Season](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/off-season) [![](https://blog.iceslicer.com/hubfs/Residential%20Cost%20vs.%20Value-03.png)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/what-is-the-best-value-ice-melt) *This past winter, how many times did you have to run back to the store and buy more ice melt? If you found yourself burning through ice melt quickly and frequently needing to resupply, it's time to rethink your ice melt purchases. It is really easy to just pick the bag of ice melt with the lowest price...but how can you be sure you are getting the most value for your money? Let's look at 3 common ice melt products and see which gives you the most bang for your buck!* [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/what-is-the-best-value-ice-melt) ## [When To Fill Your Shed - A Guide to Offseason Preparation](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/when-to-fill-your-shed-a-guide-to-offseason-preparation) By [Guest Blogger Brooke Loeffler](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/guest-blogger-brooke-loeffler) on 7.14.2022 [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Ice Slicer](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer), [Off Season](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/off-season) [![](https://blog.iceslicer.com/hubfs/When%20To%20Fill%20Your%20Shed%20Featured%20Image-02.png)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/when-to-fill-your-shed-a-guide-to-offseason-preparation) *While sitting poolside, sipping lemonade, winter can feel so far away. Out of sight, out of mind. It can be difficult to be bothered about bundling up and preparing for winter storms. However, it is during those times we should be making arrangements to stay one step ahead of Jack Frost. Let’s look at how and when you should prepare your winter deicing plan, acquire your supplies, and fill your shed for the months to come.* [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/when-to-fill-your-shed-a-guide-to-offseason-preparation) ## [Eutectic Temperature vs. Practical Temperature](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/faq-about-pre-wetting-deicer-0) By [Guest Blogger Brooke Loeffler](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/author/guest-blogger-brooke-loeffler) on 4.5.2022 [Deicing & Anti-Icing](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing), [Road Maintenance](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/road-maintenance) [![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/FtlwBXYlsXb3PCIn0plvCBi0y3Ej7k6U3_r6YI1eKaZafsXRnZ3ahzMVVTY79SU03aY9Qjif1qR164tpTRp7Mnil7MUoI-nbjQlfWORnvg6JpgHjgWORHkYr7KL5huqoUcZ-Pmpr)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/faq-about-pre-wetting-deicer-0) *The term “eutectic temperature” pops up frequently when talking about deicer performance. But what exactly is eutectic temperature, and how is it different from the practical, working temperature of a product? Let’s learn more about both of these metrics and how to accurately weigh ice melt performance.* [Read More](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/faq-about-pre-wetting-deicer-0) [All](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/all) [Next »](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing/page/2) ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Environmental (76)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/environmental) - [Deicing & Anti-Icing (64)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-anti-icing) - [PeopleHelpingPeople (54)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/peoplehelpingpeople) - [Dust Control & Soil Stabilization (48)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/dust-control-soil-stabilization) - [Road Maintenance (37)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/road-maintenance) - [Safety (35)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/safety) - [Industrial/Commercial (30)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/industrial-commercial) - [Water Conservation (29)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/water-conservation) - [Agriculture (27)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/agriculture) - [Trucking Operations (27)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/trucking-operations) - [Transportation (23)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/transportation) - [Government Markets (21)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/government-markets) - [Mining Services (18)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/mining-services) - [Ice Slicer (14)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ice-slicer) - [Corrosion Control (13)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/corrosion-control) - [Oil & Gas (11)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/oil-gas) - [Deicing Products (10)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/deicing-products) - [Compact & Cap (7)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/compact-cap) - [Blog (6)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/blog) - [Career at ESI (5)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/career-at-esi) - [Erosion Control (5)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/erosion-control) - [Bio Tire Ballast (4)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/bio-tire-ballast) - [Air Quality (3)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/air-quality) - [Experience (3)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/experience) - [Internship (3)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/internship) - [Off Season (2)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/off-season) - [samsara (2)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/samsara) - [AMP (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/amp) - [Acquisitions (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/acquisitions) - [BallastSeal (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/ballastseal) - [Hallett Dock 8 (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/hallett-dock-8) - [Snowfighters (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/snowfighters) - [Snowpushers (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/snowpushers) - [Transloading (1)](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/blog/topic/transloading) see all ### Follow Us **[![facebook-color](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding%20and%20Logos/facebook-color.png?width=25&name=facebook-color.png)](https://www.facebook.com/EnviroTechServices/)** **[![linkedin.icon1](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin.icon1.png?width=25&name=linkedin.icon1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/envirotech-services-inc./?viewAsMember=true)** **[![twitter-color](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding%20and%20Logos/twitter-color.png?width=25&name=twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/envirotechsvcs)** **[![instagram-color](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding%20and%20Logos/instagram-color.png?width=25&name=instagram-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/envirotech_services/)** **[![youtube-color](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding%20and%20Logos/youtube-color.png?width=25&name=youtube-color.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZhrP-qsiws)**   | ![logo](https://hs.envirotechservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/landing_page_artwork/logo.png?width=79&name=logo.png) | ###### Copyright 2025. 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