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Concrete And Pet Safe Ice Melt

Picture this: a pristine winter morning, fresh snow on the ground, and your four-legged buddy eager to embark on a frolicsome adventure. There’s just one hiccup – the treacherously icy sidewalk. But before you sprinkle that old ice melt you’ve got stashed in the garage, let’s chat about concrete and pet safe ice melt.

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The Salty Truth: Not So Friendly After All

Salt’s been an old standby when it comes to battling icy terrains. Cheap and somewhat effective, it’s been the knee-jerk choice for many homeowners. Hence it becomes very crucial to find concrete and pet safe ice melt. 

  • Concrete Woes: Salt speeds up the freeze-thaw cycles. Ever spotted those pesky little cracks on your walkway post-winter? Salt might be the villain.
  • Green Turmoil: Salted walkways mean runoff, which ultimately ends up affecting our plants and water bodies.
  • Pet Alert: Those cute paw prints on salted surfaces? They could be stepping on irritants. Paws become dry, cracked, or worse, ingest the remnants after a hearty lick.

Chemical Melts: Fast But Fickle

Turn to any modern store, and you’ll find shelves loaded with chemical-based de-icers. They promise swift action, but there’s more beneath the surface.

  • Concrete’s Bane: Just like salt, but often worse, chemicals can erode the integrity of concrete over time.
  • Residue Ruckus: Beyond melting ice, these chemical solutions can leave a slippery residue. So, while the ice is gone, the slip hazards remain.
  • Nature’s Distress Call: The environment takes a hit, with chemicals disrupting local ecosystems.
  • Fluffy’s Frown: Chemicals can lead to irritated paws and stomach upsets if ingested

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Traction Magic: A Game Changer In The Ice Melt World

When the cold front moves in, and icy paths become a challenge, Traction Magic steps up in style.

  • No Waiting Games: While most products test your patience (and courage) as you wait for the ice melt for concrete, Traction Magic works instantly.
  • Black Ice Beware: That almost invisible, sneaky ice patch stands no chance against Traction Magic’s prowess.
  • From Nature, For Nature: Comprising natural ingredients, it’s gentle on Mother Earth, your lovely pets, and solid concrete surfaces. The range of value packs ensures everyone’s needs are catered to, irrespective of the size of your property.
  • Cold? What Cold?: Even as the mercury plummets to a shivery -35°C, Traction Magic is undeterred, continuing its mission of making paths safer.

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Keeping Tails Wagging And Walkways Safe

Safety, be it for our pets or ourselves, shouldn’t come with a compromise. Our sidewalks, driveways, and porches should be safe terrains, not just for humans, but also for our furry family members. The concrete that forms these pathways also deserves the best care, ensuring longevity and durability.

Opting for a solution like Traction Magic and a concrete and pet safe ice melt (like Safe Paw) seamlessly blends effectiveness with safety. This makes those winter months a tad less daunting. As snowflakes dance and temperatures drop, you can be assured that your outdoor spaces remain accessible and safe, with your pet trotting beside you, and your tail held high.

Get ready for winter with Traction Magic instant grip on snow and ice

Other Ice Melt Products

Safe Paw

The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Safe Paw can change how winter affects our planet.

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Safe Thaw

Imagine an ice melt you can put down and never worry about. It won’t harm pets, kids and your property. That’s Safe Thaw. Unlike anything else on the market, Ice and Snow Management You Can Trust.

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