For sidewalk deicing, PELADOW* calcium chloride is the most effective product on the market. It not only melts more ice, faster, but it works for a longer time after application, won’t leave a powdery residue when it’s tracked indoors, and is easy on vegetation and concrete surfaces. Both PELADOW and DOWFLAKE* calcium chloride are used to de-ice sidewalks, steps, and other pedestrian areas. Within minutes of application, calcium chloride absorbs moisture from the ice and snow, becoming a powerful, long-lasting deicing brine to break the bond between ice and pavement. PELADOW has a scientifically-designed spherical shape that enables it to bore straight down through snow and ice. The spherical shape also makes it easy to apply PELADOW to sidewalks, using a simple walk-behind spreader. Because PELADOW and DOWFLAKE are so effective, you can use less—as little as 2-4 ounces per square yard (compared to 6-8 ounces per square yard for other ice melters.)
Products recommended for sidewalk ice melting applications: PELADOW calcium chloride DOWFLAKE calcium chloride