Minneapolis residents know what an ice cold winter is like. They also know that it can be tough to get rid of the ice on the sidewalks and make them walkable again. The secret is to use a de-icing agent. These are often applied by Minneapolis, Minnesota concrete companies and they work by lowering the freezing point of the water. The salt takes the little bit of moisture that there is on top of the ice and slowly breaks it down, along with ice. Sometimes it’s useful to add water when applying the salt. However, the melting speed varies depending on how fast the chemical reacts and what the temperature is. If there’s no Minneapolis concrete contractor melting the ice for you, you can purchase the agent on your own, but pay attention to the temperatures at which the chemicals are effective.