Very harsh product. Damaged all concrete it touched!,
February 1, 2012 Dime the Reviewer (Washington State) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Scotwood Industries Inc 50B-HEAT Preston 50 LB Driveway Ice Melt
We had quite a bit of snow, ice and freezing rain. I bought this product based on good reviews and the claims on the package label: de-ices faster and at lower temperatures, no powdery residue, "concentrated" so less product is required and it's safer for plants and vegetation. I applied as directed onto surfaces that were covered with ice such as my driveway, entryway and front sidewalk and removed once it melted.
All seemed well UNTIL I stepped outside after the last snow melted of the season. In all of the areas where the product (pellets) were applied the concrete had formed little circles then CHIPPED and FLAKED off! I was horrified that this product claimed to be safe and it did so much damage to my driveway, entryway and front sidewalk. I contacted Prestone about the damage and they informed me that this product is one of the strongest of its kind, it contains Calcium Chloride which is much different than most de-icers and it's very important that all product MUST be...Read more
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