Unfortunately, calcium chloride buildup will leave a white crust that will stain floors, cars and carpets. Calcium chloride is easy to remove with a little bit of labor.
Things You Will Need
Instructions
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Clear the stained area of extra debris. When dealing with a hard floor, use a broom to sweep up any loose salt and dirt. Use a vacuum on carpet so your floors and mats won't get muddy once you begin.
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Fill your bucket with warm water. The warm water will dissolve the salt and make it easier to clean.
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Scrub the surface with warm water using a brush. Work on small areas at a time. If you try to clean too big of a space, the area will dry before you properly finish and you will still have salt stains.
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Apply carpet cleaner to calcium chloride deposits that are on floor mats or carpet flooring. Scrub the area with a brush until the salt comes up.
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Remove loosened calcium chloride. On hard, outdoor surfaces use a garden hose to spray the dissolved salt away. On other surfaces use a wet-vac to suck up all the calcium chloride. After the area dries, inspect the surface and vacuum up any salt that is left over.
The Drip Cap
- Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is a salt compound that is made up of calcium and chlorine.
- In winter climates, calcium chloride is added to road salt to prevent ice buildup on the streets.
- Scrub the area with a brush until the salt comes up.
- Remove loosened calcium chloride.