Salt that’s dumped on top of ice relies on the sun or the friction of car tires driving over it to initially melt the ice to a slush that can mix with the salt and then won’t refreeze.

When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many of us turn to traditional rock salt as a quick fix. After all, ...

When applied correctly, each can make winter conditions safer—one by liquefying ice, the other by improving traction. Because ...

Ice melt granules are another effective way to remove ice from a driveway, but you’ll need to check the ingredients to avoid ...

How can we make ice melt more easily? Find out with this festive melting ice experiment from the 15-Minute STEM series by ...

Calcium magnesium acetate and products specifically formulated as pet-friendly tend to be among the safest choices as efficient melting alternatives to rock salt.

When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many of us turn to traditional rock salt as a quick fix. After all, it’s effective, easy to find, and cheap. But as straightforward as ...

And while road salt does serve its purpose of melting ice, once a fresh layer of ice forms, drivers are back in peril until salt trucks make their rounds again. To address these concerns ...