Dissolved magnesium and calcium minerals make water hard, affecting the taste and feel of water. It also can reduce the efficiency and longevity of plumbing fixtures and rendering soaps and detergents less effective. To eliminate these impurities, the most common technique involves passing the water through a water-softening unit. The water softener contains a resin […]
During the winter months, it’s a familiar site to see shopping centers and business owners clearing the ice and snow from pathways, parking lots and entrances. It’s a liability issue should someone slip and fall and injure themselves entering their business. Homeowners also face similar liabilities if they fail to take adequate steps to remove […]
When used correctly, ice melt is a powerful tool that can help keep ice from forming and reduce the risk of slips and falls. Keep these key points in mind when using ice melt: Ice-melt compounds are only effective down to a specific temperature The temperature of the air, pavement, and the type of ice-melt […]
When to Apply Ice Melters? Anti-Icing – Proactive application of ice melter to surfaces prior to a storm. Anti-icers are applied before precipitation begins to prevent the ice from building on walkways. By applying an ice melter before a snowfall event, you can prevent the ice/snow from bonding to the surface area and simplify removal of […]