Heat Things Up with Non-Toxic Antifreeze and De-icers
Brr…Well folks, summer is officially over and the crisp cool air of fall is moving in. Before you know it, winter will be here, and despite the best efforts of global warming, many of us will still have to deal with snow and ice this season. And while the white stuff isn’t falling yet, the temperatures are already dipping into the freezing zone in many regions. So, I wanted to go ahead and post this information about non-toxic anti-freeze solutions that are safer for the environment, your children and your pets.
1. Ice Clear: This solution is a non-toxic, bio-based, food-grade solution that works just as well as conventional anti-freeze for de-icing sidewalks but without the petroleum based, toxic chemicals.
2. Birdseed: Use bird seed on icy sidewalks. It gives you traction, and the birds help to break up the ice while they eat it.
3. Vinegar: Mix up a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water and spray it on your car’s windshield before you go to bed. It will keep the ice from forming on your windshield and save you that early morning scraping.
4. Propylene Glycol: For your car, look for an anti-freeze that uses propylene glycol in place of it’s toxic cousin, ethylene glycol. Propylene glycol is still petroleum based so it is not great for the environment, but it is non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
