Winter season presents many challenges for homeowners and commercial property owners.
Keeping your family members, employees, and guests safe – while keeping your property accessible – are the primary goals and ice melt plays a crucial role in an effective winter season strategy.
But, what about your pets and other animals? Is ice melt safe for concrete and pets?
Is Ice Melt Safe for Concrete and Pets?
When it comes to ice melts, it’s important to understand that some are safer for pets to walk on than others.
You want to look for ice melts that won’t burn paws or damage your customers’ shoes, and yet will still keep ice from forming on your walkways.
Here are some of our top suggestions:
- Safe Paw Child Plant Dog Paw & Pet Safe Ice Melter, 100% Salt/Chloride Free -Non-Toxic, Vet Approved, No Concrete Damage, Fast Acting Formula, Last 3X Longer – 35lbs
Unlike other Pet Safe Ice Melts, Safe Paw’s patented formula is guaranteed to not hurt people, pets, and the planet.
- National Blue Ice Melt 20lb Bucket - Fast Acting Ice Melter – Pet, Plant and Concrete Friendly, Environmentally Safe - Free of Magnesium Chloride – Melts to -15°F
Commercial strength, professional ice melter down to -15°F. Contains 10% Calcium Chloride.
National Blue Ice Melt will not harm concrete and vegetation when used according to label instructions. Ice Melt contains no added magnesium chloride which has been shown in studies to chemically attack concrete. Safe for pets and their paws.
- Green Gobbler Pet Safe Ice Melt Fast Acting Treatment | Magnesium Chloride Ice Melt Pellets | Pet & Plant Safe Ice Melter
Pet Safe is highly unlikely to burn or irritate the skin or pets’ paws. Pet Safe won’t harm plants or cause spalling on driveways and concrete that’s been properly set and cured.
