EnviroTech Journal

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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.

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.