Americans use cheese as a remedy against ice on the roads

Ice and snow on the roads — some of the most common winter problems in many countries, which can cause damage to health and property. But no less serious damage done to the chemical ingredients that showered the road to deliver them from the ice. Experts suggest various alternatives to harmful chemicals.





For example, in Wisconsin, local authorities will now pour the roads with cheese brine. Extraordinary program began in Milwaukee, which produces 25% of all cheese in the United States. The liquid that remains from cheese, usually utilized. Now, these dairy waste is mixed with rock salt, without any additional mixtures.

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Thus, the Americans will protect their roads from damage, which occurred due to the use of reagents. Brine cheese will help to protect the road, besides it will give the opportunity to reduce the use of salt by 30%. The only disadvantage of this method lies in the fact that during the procedure of spraying extends an unpleasant smell, although many residents are already used to it.

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