(CITY OF ROBBINSDALE) - Did you know that more salting doesn’t mean more melting? Over-
salting an area can actually reduce the effectiveness of melting ice.
Just a 12-ounce cup of salt is enough to melt up to 1,000 square feet of ice.
Smart salting practices can save you money: When salting, sweep up any excess salt left on your driveway or sidewalk. This means having to buy less salt.
To make sure salt is most effective, keep salt stored in a dry and water-tight area.
One teaspoon of salt is enough to… Read More