In this issue of Healthcare Matters, we are proud to feature EcoGrit as our Winter Maintenance Company of the Month.
The UK is well-known to be under prepared when it comes to extreme weathers causing disruption and hazardous situations in working environments.
Rock salt has long been a common choice when it comes to clearing away ice and snow from outdoor surfaces, however, it can be extremely damaging for many reasons unknown to most. Most are happy to use rock salt as it works to -6C and is incredibly cheap and readily available, however what most fail to understand is that when water freezes into ice it expands in size, meaning that if the salty water makes its way into cracks and pores of walks and patios, the repeated freezing and thawing will cause lasting damage to the material, whether it is natural stone, pavers, or concrete.
With global warming causing us to seek better alternatives to help look after the planet and our environments, we look To EcoGrit, who since 2018 have been producing and supplying an eco-friendlier alternative to rock salt to contractors, organisations and private individuals.
“The company started in Truro, Cornwall but we have product sent from Suffolk and a few other locations across England. We supply this unbelievable product for businesses for winter maintenance. EcoGrit has an abundance of benefits such as it works in much lower temperatures than rock salt, it is safe for plants and animals, and has no storage or handling risks,” stated Gareth Ellis, Owner.
EcoGrit is a bio-degradable concentrate that essentially keeps businesses running even in extreme temperatures without causing damage to property or the environment. EcoGrit Concentrate is produced by mixing sodium chloride with evaporated co-products from the sugar, starch, cereal carbohydrate processing and distillation industries. Its appearance marks a dark brown granule with a non-pungent smell, and can be used as an anti-icer, de-icer or anti-corrosion liquid.
EcoGrit works perfectly as a safe de-icer for concrete because it works great in really low temperatures, and ensures that the ground doesn’t refreeze. This process eradicates the need for the product to be re-applied every day. Furthermore, EcoGrit Concentrate also protects all metals it comes in contact with rather than rusting them: even in temperatures of -20C!
EcoGrit has multiple uses and can be applied in many environments and for many purposes. Use it at home or in the workplace to prevent the chance of slipping and injuring yourself, in environments where there are elderly or vulnerable people, to protect flooring for pets and plants, or to just simply use it as a general de-icer for vehicles and roads.
EcoGrit is now available in a number of different sized containers to suit different environments and needs. As well as its own website, www.ecogrit.co.uk you will find the product on multiple online platforms. For larger-scale de-icing work, EcoGrit offers its rock-salt free ice melt granules at wholesale prices. Choose either one-tonne de-icer salt bags, bucket pallets or shaker pallets to keep your facilities ice-free this winter.
Get in touch below:
T 0800 193 6466 (9am-9pm/7days)
sales@ecogrit.co.uk