How to Store Ice Melt in the Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to get your ice melt stored for the season. But wait, where should you store your ice melt? How much do I need? And what kind of storage containers should I use? These are all questions that we answer in our blog post today.

10 Ways to Store Ice Melt for the Summer

There are a few different ways that you can store ice melt for the summer months, and we’re here to help you find out what is best for your needs.

If you live in an area where there’s a lot of snow or harsh winters, then it may be necessary for you to take some more precautions with storing your ice melts. Here are 11 tips on how to do just that:

Store in buckets rather than bags – This will avoid any spills from melting chunks of ice being left behind when eventually they defrost later this year.
Put them outside if possible – If not, put them as far away from anything flammable inside so that they don’t start a fire.
Use food-grade containers – These are great for containing the ice because they are airtight and will keep it from freezing together.
Store in a cool, dark place – If you can’t store outside, then make sure that your storage area is somewhere where there’s no artificial light or direct sunlight. This includes garage spaces with lights on inside.
Avoid storing near anything warm – Avoid areas like garages that may be warmer than what people would consider comfortable.
Invest in some polyethylene sheets to lay over top of the containers if possible- Especially for larger amounts of ice melt so that you don’t have to worry about any issues of melting along the way
Don’t forget to cover them up! – Covering your container is always recommended as this will help protect against UV rays and moisture, which can cause the ice to thaw and start melting
Cover with a tarp or something else – Covering your container is always recommended as this will help protect against UV rays and moisture, which can cause the ice to thaw and start melting.
Place in a shaded area- This should be done for any storage outside too. Shadows provide relief from the sunshine on hot days, so avoid storing anything that has meltable components near an area of direct sunlight.
Store containers off the ground- Ice mixtures are heavy when they’re frozen, so you want to make sure that they don’t get stuck here if it starts to defrost.

How Do I Know My Ice Melt Is Stored Safely?

While it may seem like a daunting task to store ice melt for the summer, with these handy tips, you won’t have any problems. To know if your ice melt is stored safely, start by keeping them as far away from anything that could cause a fire or being exposed to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. If they’re not close to either, then chances are you’ll be just fine! Now go enjoy this spring weather while it lasts because before we know it, the snow will come back around again, and those hot sunny days will disappear until next year.

Can Ice Melt Go Bad?

Ice melts are not an item that will spoil, but rather they become less useful over time. The best way to tell if your ice melt has gone bad is its texture or consistency. If you can’t scoop any out with a shovel and instead have to use something like a trowel, then chances are someone spilled some water in there, which makes it unusable for melting snow/ice on contact.