Salt Smart

Rock salt and other winter deicers have a year-round impact. Chlorides get washed into landscaping, accumulate in the soil, and slowly kill plants. Being Salt Smart reduces the impact of chlorides on the environment.

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Liquid deicers are the key to unlocking effective, environmentally-friendly winter maintenance. Relying on granule deicers alone uses more salt than necessary.

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The best way to create safe surfaces? Plow first, salt second.

Removing as much snow and ice as possible before applying salt clears surfaces faster and prevents wasted material. If you salt first and plow second, most of that salt just gets pushed away and wasted.

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From concrete and doorways to lamp posts and trashcans, caked on salt corrodes infrastructure. Being a Salt Smart Business protects your property from unnecessary salt damage.

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Storing salt on-site can make for more efficient winter maintenance, but only if it’s stored correctly. Keep salt piles covered on an impervious surface to prevent salt from washing into landscaping or storm drains.

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Salt Smart Businesses use the right amount of winter salt to keep surfaces safe, avoid unnecessary waste, and help protect the environment.

As a business owner or property manager, your ability to be Salt Smart depends on your snow and ice contractor. Find a contractor who will maintain your property with safety and sustainability in mind.

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Some salt is necessary for winter maintenance, but oversalting comes with a cost. Excess salt creates the need to replace damaged infrastructure and landscaping more frequently.

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Looking to be Salt Smart? Calibration is key!

Calibrating equipment puts you in control of how much salt is coming out of your truck or salt spreader.

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Being Salt Smart is a better way to think about winter safety. With Salt Smart Practices, winter professionals can create safe surfaces more efficiently and reduce the negative impacts of salt waste.

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