Norfolk, Virginia area-based janitorial supply company, Cavalier Inc. has a team with over 40 years’ experience and is the local leader in supplying janitorial supplies, cleaning chemicals and paper supplies to Virginia Tidewater area businesses, schools, navy and health care organizations. Team Cavalier Inc. helps Virginia-area companies succeed by improving cleaning productivity and reducing costs. Purchasing janitorial supply products from Cavalier Inc. eliminates the need for our customers to carry bulk inventories. We stock the most desired products for our customers that are appropriate and best suited for the commercial cleaning challenge. Our janitorial supply customers include small, mid-sized, and large businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. We have the best training and support programs in the area and we encourage our customers to talk one on one with one of our janitorial cleaning product experts. We look forward to connecting with you and providing you with the right cleaning products needed for any commercial cleaning task you have. Give us a call today at 1.888.569.0066 to learn more.
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Ice Melt for Sale | Keep your Virginia Side Walks & Parking Lots Safe
How to protect your Virginia area sidewalks and parking lots from a slippery hazard with the help of ice melt.
Dealing with icy sidewalks is a fact of life in some Virginia cities when snow and wintery conditions are upon us. One of the best ways to deal with ice is using one of many ice melt chemicals from Cavalier Inc. to melt it, provide traction and prevent slippage.
How Do Ice Melt Products Really Work?
Ice melt products attract moisture and forms a liquid solution which generates heat and melts the ice. The product must reach the pavement on the side walk or parking lot to become effective. Once on the pavement the solution can spread out and break the bond the ice has with the pavement. As the ice is loosened, it can be more easily removed and safer to walk on.
Kinds of Ice Melt & De-icing composite
There are a lot of choices when it comes to ice melt products and that is why Cavalier Inc. in Norfolk, VA is here to help. A lot of the choices are very similar and differ only in marketing with each product claiming to be the best. Most ice melt products are made from one, or a blend of chemicals..
Calcium chloride - This is basically a traditional ice melt. It will melt ice to temperatures of -25˚F. It gives off heat as it dissolves which melts the ice quicker but leaves a slimy residue. It is corrosive to metal and can be damaging to vegetation if over-applied. Magnesium chloride is a chemically similar product but is becoming more popular because it is less corrosive and safer on concrete and plants.
Sodium chloride (rock salt) – Rock salt is the least expensive ice melt and very efficient. Rock Salt will melt ice to temperatures of 20˚F. Effective at drying out icy surfaces. Rock Salt is not as harmful to concrete but can be damaging to vegetation and is corrosive to metal.
Potassium chloride - Is more expensive than other products. Works well when mixed 50/50 with rock salt. Potassium chloride will melt ice to temperatures of 12˚F. It is relatively safe but can still cause plant injury if over-applied.
Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) – Is made from dolomitic limestone and acetic acid (main compound in vinegar). It has little effect on plants and concrete, but it’s performance decreases at temperatures below 20˚F. It works differently than other materials in that it does not form a brine like salts. CMA helps prevent snow particles from sticking to each other on the road surface. It prevents re-freezing more than it melts ice and tends to leave slush.
If you want your sidewalks and parking lot areas to be safe this winter season, not sure which ice melt product is right for you, be sure to get your ice melt chemicals from us at Cavalier Inc. Give us a call today at 1.888.569.0066 and experience the best in facility maintenance supplies in Norfolk.
Have a safe winter season!
