Calcium Chloride Home : Frequently Asked Questions : Deicing Application Questions

How can indoor slipperiness associated with tracking slush, snow melt and residual deicer onto hard surface flooring be prevented?

It is common knowledge that hard surface flooring can be slippery when wet and that tracking slush, snowmelt and residual deicer may result in wet floors. To help prevent tracking issues, adhere to the directions for use on the product label. Do not over-apply the deicer, especially near entranceways. Use entrance mats to avoid tracking snowmelt, slush or any residual deicer onto interior floors made of hardwood, tile, stone, linoleum or other hard surfaces, as these surfaces may become slippery when wet. If residual deicer is tracked onto hard floors, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible.

Because calcium chloride is highly water-soluble, it can usually be cleaned from hard surfaces with warm, fresh water. For example, soak a mop or towel with fresh water, wipe the surface and dry thoroughly. If a bucket is used for rinsing the mop or towel, the water in the bucket should be changed out frequently for best results.

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Deicer Tracking and the Indoor Slipperiness Issue