Who out there has dumped so much rock salt on the icy sidewalk people had to actually step around the mounds to pass?
When it’s icy, it’s tempting to really dump on the salt, hoping it will melt the ice on your commercial property fast.
But if it’s really cold, the salt just lays there, and eventually starts blowing around. It doesn’t work instantly. It has to turn into liquid first.
Meet brine — it’s already in liquid form, ready to get to work melting ice and snow.
Liquid brine starts melting that first dusting of slippery snow right away and keeps it from bonding to the surface.
Liquid brine vs. rock salt: What’s the difference? And what’s best for your commercial property?
Let’s take a look.
Brine is a liquid mixture of water and salt that’s sprayed on parking lots, roads, and walkways, often before a snow or ice storm to prevent snow and ice from sticking. But it can be used after a snow or ice event, too.
So brine gets right to work, melting slick spots fast. And it uses much less salt. There are other benefits to brine, too:
And, here’s a big factor in liquid brine vs. rock salt:
You’ve probably heard about how harmful rock salt is for the environment. It finds its way into lakes and streams, jeopardizing drinking water and the fish and other wildlife who live there.
Traditional salt can burn surrounding lawns and landscaping, too.
That means much less salt ends up going into the ground.
You want to prevent icy and slick surfaces to reduce the chance that employees, customers, tenants, and visitors will slip and fall.
Brine’s benefits add up to reduced liability on your commercial property.
When it comes to snow and ice management, you have rock solid needs: You want reliability. Peace of mind. A detailed plan. Reduced liability. Solid communication.
Our goal is to help you stop worrying and maintain a functional and safe commercial property.
When you’re ready to put your trust in us, we can’t wait to meet you — and help you make the best choices for your property.
Ready for dependable commercial snow removal services in Minneapolis, MN and Eau Claire, WI? Request a quote today! We’ll review your snow removal options together so you can make a great choice. Then, you can rest easy and stop worrying when the snow starts piling up.