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2. Snow removal - Wikipedia

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   De-icing is defined as removal of existing snow, ice or frost from a roadway, airport runway, roof, or other surface. It includes both mechanical means, such as plowing, vacuuming or scraping, and chemical means, such as application of salt or other ice-melting chemicals.

3. Garden: Putting salt down on sidewalks and driveways ... - AOL

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   The most popular de-icer is rock salt, or sodium chloride, which is the same as table salt. It is popular as a because it works well at freezing temperatures, is inexpensive and is widely available.

4. Deicing - Wikipedia

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   An Aeroflot Airbus A330 being deiced at Sheremetyevo International Airport Econ Salt Spreader. Deicing is the process of removing snow, ice or frost from a surface. Anti-icing is the application of chemicals that not only deice but also remain on a surface and continue to delay the reformation of ice for a certain period of time, or prevent adhesion of ice to make mechanical removal easier.

5. Snowmelt system - Wikipedia

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   It is also used to keep entire driveways and patios snow free in snow prone climates. The "snow melt" system is designed to function during a storm to improve safety and eliminate winter maintenance labor including shoveling, plowing snow and spreading de-icing salt or traction grit (sand).

6. Why salt melts ice — and how to use it on your sidewalk - AOL

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   A chemistry professor explains the science that makes salt a cheap and efficient way to lower freezing temperature. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

7. 9 Secrets to a Successful Winter Garden, According to Experts

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   Also, avoid using de-icing salts near plants. “Salt can damage root systems and soil,” Dillon says. “Too much in the soil interferes with nutrient uptake, so try to confine salt to sidewalks ...