Impact: Can be harmful to plants and concrete over time.
Best for: General snow and ice removal in moderate temperatures where cost is a primary concern.
Calcium chloride:
Effectiveness: Works at much lower temperatures, down to approx. (−25∘).
Cost: More expensive, but less is needed for the same effect.
Impact: Less harmful to plants than rock salt, but can be corrosive to metal.
Best for: Extremely cold temperatures, or situations where quick melting action is needed.
How to choose:
For extreme cold: Use calcium chloride to ensure ice melts effectively.
To save money: Use rock salt for milder conditions.
To protect landscaping: Calcium chloride is the better choice for protecting nearby plants.
To get a combination: Many products mix rock salt with calcium chloride to get the cost-effectiveness of rock salt with the low-temperature performance of calcium chloride.
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