Zeolite Soil Amendment & Ice Traction

Superior Traction • Proven to provide better traction than sand, using much less • Instant traction during dangerous ice storms and freezing rain • Embeds itself into ice and snow for long-lasting traction • No working temperature limitations like salt and ice smelts • Just one cup of zeolite can cover one whole parking space (144 square feet) Safe for You, Your Family and Your Property • Safe to touch or accidentally ingest by children, pets and wildlife • Will not burn or damage grass or plants • Will not corrode or damage brick, stone or uncured concrete • Will not rust vehicles or metal landscaping elements • Will not stain clothing or carpets • Does not contain any carcinogenic silica dust like sand • Contains no salt, chlorides, chemicals, or dyes Naturally Benefits Our Environment • Aerates soil through its porous ‘honeycomb’ structure • Releases nutrients and minerals back to plants slowly • Absorbs and removes heavy metals from lakes, rivers and sewage • Filters the air from noxious fumes and absorbs nuisance odors • Even absorbs the residual white sodium staining caused by salt and ice smelts User Friendly • Resists freezing or clumping • Accelerates ice melting by absorbing solar radiation • Embeds directly into the ice surface, creating superior traction. For removal, simply sweep onto surrounding vegetation for greener, healthier lawns and plants.

Conclusion Zeolite is 100% natural and organic certified without any added chemicals. It is developed from volcanic minerals and is the safest and most environmentally friendly solution to slippery walkways.

 

The science behind the effectiveness of Zeolite lies in the ability of its porous honeycomb structure to absorb the microscopic layer of surface water present on ice patches. As Zeolite absorbs the surface water it will embed itself directly into the ice or snow. Once embedded, Zeolite creates a natural layer of superior sandpaper-like traction. Zeolite will not harm pedestrians or animals through contact exposure or ingestion. Unlike sand or gravel, Zeolite will create superior traction once embedded into the ice surface, preventing pedestrians from falling and any subsequent injuries or lawsuits as well as preventing relocation of the product in buildings and excessive product usage.

 

Most commonly used ice melts are chemically based products which can have a negative impact on wildlife, plant life and exposed surfaces. Zeolite will not burn or cause damage to plants, tree beds and gardens. In fact, as Zeolite is swept onto these areas during spring run-off, it provides a secondary benefit. Zeolite placed on vegetated areas will work its way into the soil environment and assist in soil aeration, water & nutrient retention and facilitate a healthy soil condition. Zeolite is 100% natural without any added chemicals or negative impacts on our environment. For removal, zeolite can simply be swept onto surrounding vegetation.

 

The Zeolite minerals will absorb many of the damaging chemicals, and retain them in their internal helical structure, whereby preventing their introduction in the surrounding vegetation. Customers will see a noticeable difference in the surrounding ‘burn’ damage. For disposal of remaining blend in areas of surrounding vegetation, simply soak affected areas with water to flush away chemical remnants. Water absorbed by the zeolite, creates a concentration gradient causing the Zeolite mineral to release the chemicals and eventually act as a water and nutrient sponge, which enhances the longevity of surrounding vegetation. 
 

Zeolite has one other unique aspect, in that it holds a negative charge. There are very few minerals in nature’s realm that carry a negative charge. It is the negative charge that allows Zeolite to ‘grab’ onto and hold positively charged ions or cations, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, nitrogen rich ammonium and other trace elements. If these cations cannot be held in the soil, then the rain water will readily leach these valuable nutrients through the soil, which then make their way into our waterways.