Getting the most out of Ice-Crust

Ice-Crust is very easy to use: simply spread a thin and even layer over the ice surface. This is really all you need to know, but feel free to read the following.

Spread it thinly! Remember that Ice-Crust goes a long way and is to be sprinkled sparingly. One litre of Ice-Crust is usually enough to cover at least 40 m2/450 sq. ft. of ice, and a little less of hard packed snow. Areas with a lot of foot traffic may need a little more Ice-Crust – try it and see. Keep in mind that too much Ice-Crust will actually reduce its effect on ice.
Use the right tool If you buy Ice-Crust in our 1 litre container, you already have the right tool. The container is convenient for entrance areas, walkways, and verandas. For larger areas you should consider one of our recommended broadcast spreaders.
The 1 litre container Remove the cardboard from under the twist cover. Hold the container close to the ground and spread a thin and even layer over the ice surface, swinging the jar from side to side. You should be able to cover 15—20 m2/160—220 sq.ft. per minute. Avoid using Ice-Crust in a strong wind.
Broadcast spreaders We have tested different spreaders and chosen two models that we find suitable for use with Ice-Crust. Set the regulator to 0 and fill the container with Ice-Crust from a 10-litre bucket or a 40-litre bag. Then move the lever to a low number as you start walking at a relaxed pace. On black ice, it is usually right if you se a brownish shade when you look back. Experiment a little, and you will soon find the right combination of pace and regulator setting. Set the lever back to 0 when you stop walking. If possible the trolley should be kept indoors, as warmer Ice-Crust will adhere more effectively to the ice surface.
How to make the sandpaper effect You can take advantage of Ice-Crust’s absorbing quality to produce what we like to call “the sandpaper effect”, providing the temperature is below 0 ºC. Spread Ice-Crust a little richer than usual over the ice surface and then spray it with lukewarm water from a flower sprayer until the Ice-Crust absorbs the water and gets dark. After 5—10 sec. the Ice-Crust freezes onto the ice and forms a sandpaper-like surface. On larger surfaces, you can let the afternoon sun take care of the moistening, and leave the rest to the night frost.
So, what when spring comes? In springtime, Ice-Crust usually disappears with the first rain showers. You can sweep any unlikely residue of Ice-Crust onto the lawn or into the drain. Ice-Crust is not harmful to your flowers or grass, or to your municipal drainage system. It will act as a soil conditioner on any groundcover.
Contact details

SCC AS
Vollenveien 153A
N-1389 Heggedal
Norway.

Tel +47-66 90 65 95
post@crust.no

Ice-Crust® is developed and patented by Sorber & Cleaning Company SCC Norway AS.