What's the best Ice Melt? How to choose safe ice melt for pets and plants.

[@pestandlawnginja]

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[@beefyoso]

Dude you rock. The info in this video as well as your previous one is invaluable. I had been researching ice melt and was getting nowhere, even finding conflicting info. This has really helped. Thanks from a new home owner.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for the feedback. You're right there is a lot of conflicting information and it gets confusing fast. Glad I could help.

[@akae.5707]

What did u end up getting

[@LifeIsOhana]

I learned a lot! I didn't realize that the ice melt messes up the tile finishes. Makes sense now!

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes, they can be super corrosive to tile finishes

[@dfrazier1]

Calcium chloride will rust a knife blade from cutting the bag open, imagine what it does to cars.

[@nathanwilson1674]

How the hell did you not know that? You learn this stuff in grade school, into high school.

[@MarkAJ311]

Always been hesitant to use any type of ice melt because of wanting to keep my lawn and driveway in great shape. Maybe i'll break down and get the Peladow.

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's an awesome product Mark. However, even with the peladow it's best to push the snow away from the plants and grass. Over application will still harm the grass unfortunately.

[@morte2195]

I was just wondering about this stuff Ginja. Great timing. Thanks for the info.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome! Glad I could help

[@allistonrental5073]

The chemical ice melt products are really hard on concrete and pavers. I replaced a few walkways this summer because of these products. Plain old rock salt is best to not create damage to these surfaces. Alternately use as much as you want and I will be there in the spring to give you a quote on your restoration work.😁😁😁😁

[@pestandlawnginja]

rock salt is probably the one keeping you in business the most

[@tdobson888]

I mix both magnesium chloride and calcium chloride for thick ice and it works better than by themselves alone

[@pestandlawnginja]

Nice! sounds like it's working out well for you

[@tdobson888]

Yeah especially at -15 gets the driveway clear

[@jenniferb8611]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ we have poured concrete steps outside of our house that leads to our front door. Would you recommend the Peladow product? We had a big ice storm and want to make sure our steps aren’t slippery, but don’t want to ruin the poured concrete... Great video by the way ☺️☺️

[@pestandlawnginja]

I would personally do the pelledow and put it in a bucket and water. then pour it out. after the ice melts I would put water on it to wash the residual off.

[@sun9912]

Thx for the video bro I was confused on this stuff

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for the comment! Glad I was able to clear things up

[@malisha1]

Please do a video on snowblowers.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great idea. I'll put it on the white board

[@pestandlawnginja]

@Duke Of Prunes LOL sounds like a great deal. Might save you 2 hours every ten years

[@scootdawg7542]

Hey Ginga! I can’t find the Peladow at Menard’s, Lowe’s or Home Depot, but they do sell Calcium Chloride. Is that the same stuff as Peladow? What ear buds do you wear? You like? Looking for a good brand to buy? Keep up the nice work! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@pestandlawnginja]

Peladow is a 90% calcium chloride. Imo calcium chloride is calcium chloride. Just be sure to check ingredients and make sure it's a pure blended calcium chloride and itll be comparable.

[@meqdamalani9063]

Hi, which one is safer and less damage to aggregate concrete surface

[@pestandlawnginja]

To my knowledge the calcium bases

[@JasonJayJJ1]

Great video as always. Which product or chemical blend is the safest for concrete driveways?

[@pestandlawnginja]

The peladow is my preference. I'll be testing a new liquid product very soon made out of potassium that would be even safer in my opinion.

[@kevinyoungblut]

Great explanation. Thanks for the video.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for watching Kevin!

[@wrencher1998]

Just picked up a product called “Contractors Choice commercial grade “ ice melt. It’s primary ingredient is potassium acetate and also has sodium chloride in it. Says it’s aviation grade runway de icing technology. Pet safe, has corrosion inhibitors, bio degradable , good to -32c or -26f. Curious to see how it performs. Picked it up more for freezing rain events than anything.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Nice! I'm testing out a similar product

[@dgoode2846]

Thank you, good info.

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesk1745]

Thank you LG!! Cheers , Cedar City UT

[@pestandlawnginja]

👊😁

[@renegade2137]

What do you think about mixing calcium chloride flakes in like a 1gal sprayer, mixing it up, and spraying it out? I sell the liquid calcium chloride and works well but i have a customer that has a restaurant and all the customers track in the granular products, however the liquid calcium is priced more expensive for how much he will use for entire winter so I suggested possibly trying to mix some of the dry stuff with water and spraying it. I’m just not sure how it works because I’ve never done it

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's a great curative solution! It works great. Just be careful with your water to calcium ratio. It can heat up and damage the sprayer if it gets too hot.

[@alanwang9263]

We are a manufacturer of calcium and magnesium chloride in China, which has made me know a lot. Thank you.Are these products sourced from China?

[@pestandlawnginja]

That is a great question. I'm not entirely sure. Many of these products are white labeled here in the US but I'm not sure where they source the product.

[@Disappearit]

Merlin melts like magic? Thanks!

[@pestandlawnginja]

👊😂

[@Disappearit]

Pest and Lawn Ginja Haha that’s the one I want to know more about! I’ve heard it’s good lol

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@Disappearit I'm sure its magical

[@Disappearit]

Pest and Lawn Ginja K

[@42swissmocha]

Id like to see a video of it mixed in a backpack sprayer.

[@pestandlawnginja]

10-4, I'm on it

[@jayfirebaugh]

Good stuff! Good vid!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Jay! Appreciate you watching

[@A3Kr0n]

Calcium chloride is needed here in WI. Regular salt destroys my driveway.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I can only imagine how cold it gets there. The salt wont prevent the refreeze.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Michigan here: Calcium for the roof ice dams and quality Magnesium for the driveway and price

[@pestandlawnginja]

Hey Michigan. Sounds like a good plan.

[@jackj5591]

Buy those roof melt pucks in the square black box at the big box stores for ice dams. Work pretty well but don’t over apply because I half way killed a shrub a few years ago

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@jackj5591 great suggestion I'll have to try that

[@andresukhoo5078]

i have granite stairs/porch with concrete sidewalk and i use magnesium chloride , is this bad?

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's not great. It will strip the finish. To be safe deep clean and re finish every spring

[@DRK_BBQ]

What about traction-only ice melt alternatives? Or do you even consider them?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Most road ways use them. It's not that I haven't considered them I just don't use them. In my other ice melt video I show a larger granular that is used for traction.

[@dannyd5697]

My biggest concern would be safe for pets. Even if one didn't work quite as well, I've read some reviews on these burning the feet of their pets. Not sure which is which, so not sure which ones they were complaining about. I'd also be concerned for squirrels, rabbits, etc who might scamper across your driveway, but never be able to let ya know it was in pain.

[@pestandlawnginja]

The issue lies within the mag chlorides and calcium chlorides that have rapid heat release. It'll even cause human tissue burns. If you follow the instructions it's not a super common problem.

[@dannyd5697]

@@pestandlawnginja - ok and thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

you're welcome!

[@ChrisEpler]

Pure calcium chloride, use excess in summer to bring your CH levels up in your pool.

[@pestandlawnginja]

very interesting!

[@gordonhutchinson529]

I've got a new driveway and sidewalk and did not have time to seal it this year. Has the Ginjaman tried any of the CMA products?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great question Gordon. No i have not. According to the label it's calcium magnesium acetate. Formulated to be non corrosive. Keep in mind that ice melts lower the freeze point of water. The thing you need to focus on the most is how low the temps really get in your area then pic the right product. If I were you I wouldn't apply anything if you can help it if your concrete was newly laid.

[@Thriving2015]

I’m in Utah County…where do they sell Peladow? Can’t find.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Try great basin

[@adalyfierros3619]

What would you recommend that’s pet friendly and won’t ruin concrete or pavers?

[@pestandlawnginja]

New products coming out that use potassium.

[@chrisryan8863]

can any of these ice melts be put on a deck and not ruin the stain on the deck?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Pure magnesium chloride is your safest bet. Be sure not to over apply

[@derrickgarcia303]

What about anything safe for newly poured concrete

[@familyplan979]

One year of curing seems to be the standard recommendation. My friend didn’t wait and his concrete is not aging well.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I don't like to risk it. I'm not familiar with anything that I would consider safe for newly poured concrete.

[@superpayaseria]

SO MY QUESTION IS CALCIUM CHLORIDE JUST A CERTAIN SALT? OR IN OTHER WORDS THESE ARE ALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALT BASICALLY?

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes they are all different types of salts. great question.

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

Iceman should be the name of your channel connected to this video🧐

[@pestandlawnginja]

😂😂😂🤘

[@darrenfullmer8062]

What about a liquid product for us backpack owners?

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's coming soon

[@jaydentohm5023]

How do you make a cal chlor brine for de icing?

[@pestandlawnginja]

according to the manufacturer label it suggests 5lbs per gallon to get effective control

[@Tundra_Guy]

Calcium chloride is much better when used around the lawn.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yes. I still do my best to push away from the lawn and plants after an application.

[@johnds6621]

I wish I had watched this before I purchased the item I "didn't" want.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Oh shoot!

[@gisellebasquecortez3694]

Hey there! Thanks for your video! I have a question about the magnesium; you said that if you put down too much of it, it can get bad. Would too much of it still burn dog paws ? I'm asking because i went to an outdoors shopping center a week ago and brought my dog along since its a dog friendly space and we walked through a pedestrian path which had some slushy brownish snow leftover on the ground. Seconds after walking on the sidewalk, he started limping intensly until he cried and threw himself on his back, 4 paws in the air. Had to bring him back to my car in my arms (he's a 25 kg Australian shepherd). All this happened inside of a 30 second time lapse. The shopping center told me that it was magnesium so it is not dangerous for animals. What do you think ? Thanks so much !!!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's most likely a correlation. IRS commonly safe for dogs. I've been researching the effects of potassium products and for now the studies suggest it's the safest for pets to be on. Sorry to hear that happened. Super frustrating

[@pandamonium0073]

This exact thing just happened to one of my pups, I feel so bad and now he is scared to go outside. 😢. I don’t know what happened I bought the magnesium chloride labeled as dog safe. It costed a lot more but I wanted to make sure my babies were safe?? I’m not really sure what happened or what to do I’ve been trying to research for hours and I’m getting absolutely nowhere. I’m worried about my pup…

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Finally! FIRST!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Congrats brett!

[@lawnrebel]

This is rigged for sure if you are getting first

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

@Robert Murphy no glitch, connor must have still been frolicking in the lake.

[@pestandlawnginja]

@Robert Murphy it's a propriatary system connor has.

[@888HUSKERS]

Just like with herbicides and fertilizers ... read the label. In a rush last year I bought some ice melt from a big box home improvement store who shall remain nameless and the bag said "concrete safe". I went out and put some down after clearing the driveway and the next big snowstorm when I went to go clear snow I noticed my driveway concrete started flaking off in the exact trouble spots I placed the ice melt. Eventually read the actual label and found out it was magnesium chloride ... sigh. Proven to be one of the most destructive deicing agents for concrete as per studies at Iowa State University and other researchers. They also had some great studies about injuries to turf grass and trees from deicing agents used improperly. You get what you pay for, especially when you rush to throw something down and don't read the label. lib.dr.iastate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=12369&context=rtd hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2011/12-7/deicing.html lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/11370/

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yes. Lots of controversial arguments with magnesium chloride and the marketing practices. With the studies I made it was extremely important to stay below the max rate.

[@888HUSKERS]

Pest and Lawn Ginja yeah I was well below max rate but it didn't matter it basically ruined anything it touched. Sometimes a "good deal" at a box store is more than you bargained for. I will never use it ever again after the pitting and flaking I saw it do from 1 application that caused thousands of dollars of damage to my property. I learned the hard way to know what your putting down because not all ice melts are made equal and some in my case have very serious side effects you must be willing to accept as a risk when using.

[@888HUSKERS]

Pest and Lawn Ginja btw thanks for keeping the flow of great content going beyond the normal lawn care season :) did you already winterize your lawn equipment? That would be another good video if your looking for topics to cover for us DIY subscribers.

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@888HUSKERS I have not winterized my equipment yet. Dont be surprised by how laze fair I get with my equipment winterizing hahaha.

[@888HUSKERS]

Pest and Lawn Ginja not surprised :) keeping busy switching gears into snow and ice removal from lawn care.

[@mattsfax]

Hahaha made me look

[@pestandlawnginja]

Crazy